$A$ long straight wire of radius $a$ carries a steady current $I$. The current is uniformly distributed over its cross-section. The ratio of the magnetic fields $B$ and $B'$,at radial distances $\frac{a}{2}$ and $2a$ respectively,from the axis of the wire is

  • A
    $1/2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $1/4$

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