Relationship between Magnetic Field Strength and Time Constant in an RC Circuit?

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The discussion confirms that the magnetic field strength in an RC circuit is indeed related to the time constant defined by the equation I = Ioe^-t/RC. The magnetic field is directly proportional to the current, as established by the Biot-Savart Law and Maxwell's equations. This relationship indicates that as the current decays over time due to the RC time constant, the magnetic field strength will also decrease correspondingly.

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Just wondering if I were to plot the magnetic field strength as a function of time of an RC circuit if they would be related through the time constant in the current (I = Ioe^-t/RC)?
 
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In general, the magnetic field is proportional to the current that generates it. That's the Biot-Savart Law or one of Maxwell's equations. So yes.
 
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