A circular wire is carrying current clockwise, the direction of magnetic field at the center is

Outward

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The correct option is B
Inward

Using Maxwell's right hand thumb rule

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A circular wire is carrying current clockwise, the direction of magnetic field at the center is

The correct option is B InwardUsing Maxwell's right hand thumb rule

The correct option is B
Inward

Using Maxwell's right hand thumb rule