Question

    A current carrying conductor is associated with

    A a magnetic field Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B an electric field Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C an electro-magnetic field Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D an electrostatic field Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A current carrying conductor, such as a metal wire, will produce a magnetic field around it because of the motion of charge within the wire itself. This motion produces or sets up a magnetic field around the wire in the form of concentric circles.

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