Q153 / 180 · COMEDK 2019 · Physics

A current flows in a conductor from East to West. The direction of the magnetic field at a point above the conductor is

  • Correct answer
    A
    towards North
  • B
    towards South
  • C
    towards East
  • D
    towards West

Solution

The direction of magnetic field in a current carrying straight wire is given by right hand thumb rule. If we point our thumb in a direction of East to West, the direction of magnetic field is found to be towards North, which is given by the curled fingers of our hand.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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