A straight wire carries an electric current in the direction shown on the diagram. What is the direction of the magnetic field due to this wire at p.A?
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Point your right thumb in the direction of the current (from bottom to top in this case), then curl your fingers. Your fingers will curl in the direction of the magnetic field. ** Show more…
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