Question
A vertical straight conductor carries a current vertically upwards. A point P lies to the east of it at a small distance and another point Q lies to the west in the same direction. The magnetic field at P is:
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Answer
(d) same as at Q
Explanation: As per Biot Savart Law, Magnetic field at a point is inversely proportional to square of distance from the current carrying conductor. Therefore magnitude of magnetic field is same at both points P and Q, irrespective of their position from the conductor.
Explanation: As per Biot Savart Law, Magnetic field at a point is inversely proportional to square of distance from the 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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