A Wire Is Carrying Current Vertically Downward

question 9

Multiple Choice

A wire is carrying current vertically downward. What is the direction of the force due to Earth's magnetic field on the wire?

• A) horizontally towards the north
• B) horizontally towards the south
• C) horizontally towards the east
• D) horizontally towards the west
• E) vertically upward

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