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A long, vertical, metallic wire carries downward electric current. What is the direction of the magnetic field it creates at a point $2 c m$ horizontally east of the center of the wire?

A

north

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south

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east

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D

west

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E

up

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Solution

The correct option is C south
The direction of the magnetic field created by the vertical wire at a point 2cm horizontally east of the centre of the wire is towards south direction. Therefore, option B is correct.

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