A vertical straight conductor carries a current vertically upwards. AĀ point PĀ lies to the east of it at a small distance and another point QĀ lies to the west at the same distance the magnetic field at PĀ is :
A
greater than at Q
B
same as at Q
C
less than at Q
D
greater or less than at Q depending upon the strength of current
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
As per Biot Savart Law, Magnetic field at a point is inversely proportional to square of distance from theĀ current carrying conductor. Therefore magnitude of magnetic field is same at both points P and Q, irrespective of their position from the conductor.
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