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A DC current flows through a vertical wire in the downward direction. For an observer looking at the wire, the direction of magnetic field at a point between him and the wire is:

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Upward
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To the right
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To the left
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Downward
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Solution

The correct option is D To the right
According to Right hand crew rule If current is flow downward than rotation of screw is Clockwise means to the right Therefore observer looking at wire will see the direction of magnetic field to the Right
Option (B) is correct option.

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