State any two factors on which the magnetic field produced by a current carrying straight conductor depends. Mention the rule which helps to find the direction of its magnetic field.

 

Answer:

Factors on which the magnetic field produced by a current carrying conductor depends are:

  • Strength of current passing through the conductor.
  • Distance from the conductor.

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Right hand thumb rule gives the direction of the magnetic field.

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