Magnetic lines of force due to a current in a circular conductor are

Parallel to the plane of the coil.

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Perpendicular to the plane of the coil at the centre only.

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Perpendicular to the plane of the coil everywhere.

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Parallel to the plane of the coil at the centre only.

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Solution

The correct option is B Perpendicular to the plane of the coil at the centre only.
At the center of circular wire, field lines become straight and perpendicular to the plane of conductor. Right hand thumb rule is used to determine the direction of magnetic field produced due to current carrying circular conductor.

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