Question

The pattern of the magnetic field around a conductor due to an electric current flowing through it depends on

• A. the current.
• B. the shape of the conductor.
• C. the magnetic filed.
• D. type of conductor.

Answer 1

The correct option is B the shape of the conductor.

The pattern of the magnetic field around a conductor due to an electric current flowing through it depends on the shape of the conductor. The current flowing through a conductor depends on the geometry of the conductor itself. So the field produces by the current is also strongly depends on the shape of the conductor.