$A$ long straight wire of circular cross-section of radius $a$ is carrying a steady current. The current is distributed uniformly across the cross-section of the wire. The ratio of the magnetic fields at points $0.5a$ and $1.5a$ from the centre of the wire is

  • A
    $1: 1$
  • B
    $2: 3$
  • C
    $1: 2$
  • D
    $3: 4$

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