Moving Charges and Magnetism · Sources of magnetic field
A long cylindrical conductor with large cross section carries an electric current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. Magnetic field due to this current is:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| A. | maximum at either ends of the conductor and minimum at the midpoint |
| B. | maximum at the axis of the conductor |
| C. | minimum at the surface of the conductor |
| D. | minimum at the axis of the conductor |
| E. | same at all points in the cross-section of the conductor |
- (1)D Only
- (2)A, D Only
- (3)B, C Only
- (4)E Only
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