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MCQ
If the current in a straight wire is doubled, the magnetic field strength around it ____.
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A Becomes half
B Becomes double
C Becomes four times
D Remains the same
Explanation

The field around a wire is directly proportional to the current, so doubling the current doubles the field.

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