Q. Two parallel wires carrying equal currents in opposite direction are placed at x = ± a parallel to y-axis with z = 0. Magnetic field at origin O is B1 and at P (2a, 0, 0) is B2. Then, the ratio B1/B2 is
(a) 3
(b) 1/2
(c) 1/3
(d) 2
Ans: (a)
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Q. Two parallel wires carrying equal currents in opposite direction are placed at x = ± a parallel to y-axis with z = 0. Magnetic field at origin O is B1 and at P (2a, 0, 0) is B2. Then, the ratio B1/B2 is
(a) 3
(b) 1/2
(c) 1/3
(d) 2
Ans: (a)