Magnetic Field Due to a Straight Current Carrying Conductor
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Question
Current is flowing through a conductor and creates a magnetic field. Assume that this is the only source of the magnetic field. Reversing a current in a straight conductor with no change to the magnitude(ampere value) will cause a _________.
A
Reduction in the magnetic field
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B
Disappearance of the magnetic field
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C
Reversal of the direction of the magnetic field
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D
Reversal and reduction of the magnetic field
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Solution
The correct option is C Reversal of the direction of the magnetic field The direction of the magnetic field due to a current carrying wire can be determined using Right hand thumb rule. Using your right-hand, point your thumb in the direction of the current. Now, curl your fingers into a half-circle around the wire, they point in the direction of the magnetic field. So, Reversing a current in a straight conductor with no change to the magnitude(ampere value) will cause a reversal of the direction of the magnetic field.