According to the right-hand thumb rule, if the thumb points in the direction of current, then the other fingers encircle in the direction of the _____.
A
motion
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B
force
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C
magnetic field
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D
current
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Solution
The correct option is C magnetic field According to the right-hand thumb rule, if you are holding a current carrying conductor with the right hand in such a way, that the thumb points in the direction of the current then the direction in which the other fingers encircle the conductor gives the direction of the magnetic field.