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Question
Which of the statement given below correctly describes the magnetic field near a long, straight current carrying conductor?
Options
The magnetic lines of force are in a plane, perpendicular to the conductor in the form of straight lines.
The magnetic lines of force are parallel to the conductor on all the sides of conductor.
The magnetic lines of force are perpendicular to the conductor going radially outword.
The magnetic lines of force are in concentric circles with the wire as the center, in a plane perpendicular to the conductor.
Solution
The correct statement describing the magnetic field near a long, straight current carrying conductor is:
The magnetic lines of force are in concentric circles with the wire as the center, in a plane perpendicular to the conductor.
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