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Two thin metallic strips, carrying current in the direction shown, cross each other perpendicularly without touching but being close to each other, as shown in the figure. The regions which contain some points of zero magnetic induction are:

A)  I and II                

B)         I and III               

C)         I and IV               

D)         II and III

E)  II and IV

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Magnetic field due to both currents at each point on line CD being equal and opposite cancel while at each point on line AB they are added up. Hence, magnetic induction in region I and IV will be zero.