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The factors that affect the strength of a magnetic field at a point due to a straight conductor carrying current are:

A

Magnitude of the electric current.

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Perpendicular distance between the point and the conductor.

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C

Both A and B.

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None of these.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both A and B.

The factors affecting the strength of a magnetic field at a point due to a straight line conductor carrying current are the magnitude of the electric current and the perpendicular distance between the point and the conductor.

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