What Is the Direction of the Magnetic Field Around a Wire

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the direction of the magnetic field around a wire carrying a current perpendicularly into this page?

• A)The field is parallel to and in the same direction as the current flow.
• B)It is parallel to but directed opposite to the current flow.
• C)It is counterclockwise around the wire in the plane of the page.
• D)It is clockwise around the wire in the plane of the page.
• E)None of these is correct.

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