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Magnetism and Electromagnetism — Test

Question 13 • Physics

A current in a wire increases from 2 cap A to 6 cap A How will the magnetic field 0 point 0 1 m from the wire change?

Answer
A
It increases to three times its original value.
B
It decreases to one-third its original value.
C
It decreases to one-fourth its original value.
D
It increases to four times its original value.

Explanation

For a long straight wire, the magnetic field at a fixed distance is directly proportional to the current. The current increases from 2 A to 6 A, a factor of 3, so the field increases to three times its original value (choice C).

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