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Magnetic Field Due to Finite Wire

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A long straight wire carries a current along the Z-axis. One can find two points in the X-Y plane such that

A

The magnetic fields are equal

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B

The directions of the magnetic fields are the same

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C

The magnitude of the magnetic fields are equal

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D

The field at one point is opposite to that the other point

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Solution

The correct options are
B The directions of the magnetic fields are the same
C The magnitude of the magnetic fields are equal
D The field at one point is opposite to that the other point

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