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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.

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

  1. Class 10
  2. Chapter 13 Class 10 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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