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A vertical straight conductor carries a current vertically upwards. A point `P` lies to the east of it at a small distance and another point `Q` lies to the west at the same distance. The magnetic field at `P` is

A

greater then at Q

B

same as at Q

C

less than at Q

D

greater or less than at Q depending upon the strength of the current.

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