Physics
The magnetic field lines produced by passing current in a long wire is shown alongside. Identify the correct condition for the intensity of the magnetic field to be maximum.

| Distance from the wire | The amount of current | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | small | small |
| (b) | small | large |
| (c) | large | small |
| (d) | large | large |
- Option (a)
- Option (b)
- Option (c)
- Option (d)
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Answer
Option (b)
Reason — Magnetic field is directly proportional to the current which means higher current gives higher magnetic field and inversely proportional to distance so smaller the distance to the wire, higher the magnetic field.
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