The figure shows the cross-section of a long cylindrical conductor through which an axial hole of radius $r$ is drilled with its centre at point $A$. $O$ is the centre of the conductor. If an identical hole were to be drilled centred at point $B$ while maintaining the same current density,the magnitude of the magnetic field at $O$:

  • A
    will increase
  • B
    will decrease
  • C
    will remain the same
  • D
    may increase or decrease depending on the value of $r$.

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