$A$ steady electric current is flowing through a cylindrical wire. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$(a)$ The electric field at the axis of the wire is zero.
$(b)$ The magnetic field at the axis of the wire is zero.
$(c)$ The electric field in the vicinity of the wire is zero.
$(d)$ The magnetic field in the vicinity of the wire is zero.

  • A
    $a, b, c$
  • B
    $b, c$
  • C
    only $c$
  • D
    only $b$

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