$A$ very long straight wire of radius $r$ carries current $I$. The intensity of the magnetic field $B$ at a point,lying at a perpendicular distance $a$ from the axis is proportional to: (where $a < r$)

  • A
    $a^2$
  • B
    $1/a^2$
  • C
    $1/a$
  • D
    $a$

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