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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

What is the magnetic field due to an infinite current carrying wire ?

Options:

μοI/4πr

μοI/2πr

μοI/2r

μοI/2πr2

Correct Answer:

μοI/2πr

Explanation:

The expression for  the magnetic field due to an infinite wire carrying current : B = μοI/2πr