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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 than 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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B
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