Magnetic field of a single charged particle

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The discussion centers on the magnetic field generated by a single charged particle, specifically particle q1, which is in motion relative to another charged particle, q2. It is established that the magnetic field produced by q1 is indeed circular in nature, similar to the magnetic fields created by current-carrying wires. The strength of this magnetic field is contingent upon both the distance from q1 and the direction of observation. This behavior aligns with fundamental electromagnetic principles as outlined in classical physics.

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Let's say that there's nothing else in this universe except for 2 charged particles: q1 and q2.
q1 is moving relative to q2, moving at velocity v. I've read that a magnetic field is made by a moving charge. In this case, the moving charge q1 is moving relative to q2. What would the magnetic field made by q1 look like? Would it look circular, like the ones made by a current-carrying wire?
 
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It would be circular, yes.
Is it circular just because it is or is there some other reason why?
 

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