What happens to the magnetic field strength when the distance from a long straig

Practice Questions

Q1
What happens to the magnetic field strength when the distance from a long straight conductor is doubled?
  1. It doubles
  2. It halves
  3. It remains the same
  4. It quadruples

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What happens to the magnetic field strength when the distance from a long straight conductor is doubled?
  • Step 1: Understand that a long straight conductor (like a wire) creates a magnetic field around it when electric current flows through it.
  • Step 2: Know that the strength of this magnetic field depends on the distance from the wire.
  • Step 3: Remember the rule: the magnetic field strength decreases as you move away from the wire.
  • Step 4: When you double the distance from the wire, the magnetic field strength is affected.
  • Step 5: Specifically, the magnetic field strength becomes weaker by half (it is inversely proportional to the distance).
  • Step 6: Therefore, if you double the distance, the magnetic field strength is halved.
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