A Wire Carrying a Large Current I from East to West

question 14

Multiple Choice

A wire carrying a large current i from east to west is placed over an ordinary magnetic compass. The end of the compass needle marked "N" will point:

• A) north
• B) south
• C) east
• D) west
• E) the compass will act as an electric motor, hence the needle will keep rotating

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