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Q · MagnetismModerate · 45s
The magnetic field due to a long straight current-carrying conductor decreases with distance as: 145
TopicMagnetism
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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B = μ₀I/(2πr) ⇒ ∝ 1/r.
153
Final Answer: Option A - 1/r
148