Question

If the current in a wire is directed upward, what is the direction of the magnetic field produced by the current?

A. clockwise
B. in the same direction as the current
C. in the opposite direction to the current
D. counterclockwise

Answer 1

If you look from top of conductor carrying current with direction of current pointing towards you, direction of the magnetic field will be in counterclockwise direction around the current carrying wire.

Hence D is the correct option.

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