Biot-Savart law indicates that the moving electrons (velocity \(v\)) produce a magnetic field \(B\) such that:

1. \(B\perp v\).
2. \(B\parallel v\).
3. it obeys inverse cube law.
4. it is along the line joining the electron and point of observation.

(a) Hint: Use the concept of Biot-Savart law.
Step 1: By Biot-Savart law, dB=Idlsinθr2 or dB=Idl×rr3
According to Biot-Savart law, if the magnetic field is not perpendicular to the motion of charge, then it will not move in a helical path, which is not possible for the motion of a charge in the magnetic field.
Step 2: Interpret the direction of the magnetic field.
So the magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the flow of charge verifies answer 'a'.