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How is the strength of the magnetic field at a point near a current-carrying wire related to the current?
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This means that if the current increases, the strength of the magnetic field also increases. Mathematically, this can be represented as: \[ B \propto I \] where \( B \) is the magnetic field strength and \( I \) is the current. Show more…
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