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GUJCET · Physics · Moving Charges and Magnetism

A very long straight wire of radius \(r\) carries current I. Intensity of magnetic field B at a point, lying at a perpendicular distance ' \(a\) ' from the axis is ________ (Where a < r ).

  1. A \(a^2\)
  2. B \(\frac{1}{a^2}\)
  3. C \(\frac{1}{a}\)
  4. D \(a\)
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(D) \(a\)

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D
Magnetic field inside a wire is given by
\(B=\frac{\mu_0 i a}{2 \pi r^2}=B \alpha a\)