The magnetic field at the origin due to a current element $i \, d\vec{l}$ placed at position $\vec{r}$ is given by the Biot-Savart Law. Which of the following expressions correctly represent this magnetic field?
$(i) \, \left( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4\pi} \right) \left( \frac{d\vec{l} \times \vec{r}}{r^3} \right)$
$(ii) \, - \left( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4\pi} \right) \left( \frac{d\vec{l} \times \vec{r}}{r^3} \right)$
$(iii) \, \left( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4\pi} \right) \left( \frac{\vec{r} \times d\vec{l}}{r^3} \right)$
$(iv) \, - \left( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4\pi} \right) \left( \frac{\vec{r} \times d\vec{l}}{r^3} \right)$

  • A
    $(i), (ii)$
  • B
    $(ii), (iii)$
  • C
    $(i), (iv)$
  • D
    $(iii), (iv)$

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