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Question
If the strength of the current flowing through a wire is increased, the strength of the magnetic field produced by it ______.
Options
decreases
increases
remains the same
first increases then decreases
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Solution
If the strength of the current flowing through a wire is increased, the strength of the magnetic field produced by it increases.
Explanation:
The amount of current passing through the conductor directly correlates with the magnetic field generated.
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