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A long, straight wire of radius R carries a current distributed uniformly over its cross section. The magnitude of the magnetic field is

A

maximum at the axis of the wire

B

minimum at the axis of the wire

C

maximum at the surface of the wire

D

minimum at the surface of the wire.

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