An electric current passes through a long straight wire. At a distance $5 \ cm$ from the wire,the magnetic field is $B$. The magnetic field at $20 \ cm$ from the wire would be:

  • A
    $\frac{B}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{B}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{B}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{B}{2}$

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