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Two parallel wires carrying equal currents in opposite directions 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 B1B2 is

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Correct option is A

B1=μ0i2πa+μ0i2πa=μ0iπa B2=μ0i2π.3a-μ0i2πa=μ0i3πa


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