How do you expect the magnetic field strength to vary with distance r away from an infinite sheet of current? (i.e. the functional dependence of the magnetic field on the variable r). You do not have to provide a mathematical derivation for your answer, but please explain your reasoning.

How do you expect the magnetic field strength to vary with distance r away from an infinite sheet of current? (i.e. the functional dependence of the magnetic field on the variable r). You do not have to provide a mathematical derivation for your answer, but please explain your reasoning.

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not have to provide a mathematical derivation for your answer, but please explain your
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