NEET Physics Biot-Savart Law MCQ Question
What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current element according to the Biot-Savart Law?
Perpendicular to the plane formed by the current element and the line joining the element to the point of interest
Along the direction of the current
Parallel to the current element
In the same direction as the electric field
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The Biot-Savart Law states that the magnetic field produced by a current element is perpendicular to the plane formed by the current element and the line joining it to the point of interest, as indicated by the cross-product in the law.
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