A current carrying conductor generates a ___ around it.

gravitational field

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magnetic field

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low-pressure region

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high-pressure region

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Solution

The correct option is B
magnetic field

A current carrying conductor generates a magnetic field around it. These magnetic field lines are in the shape of concentric circles. The direction of magnetic field across a straight current carrying conductor can be determined from the direction of flow of current using Right Hand Thumb Rule.

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_________is the pattern of magnetic field around a straight current carrying conductor.

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