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Current Loop Is a Magnet?

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If in a straight conductor, the current flows from north pole to south pole. What will be the direction of magnetic lines of force?

A

Clockwise

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Anticlockwise

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C

Depends upon the shape of the conductor

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D

Any random direction

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Solution

The correct option is A Clockwise
In a straight conductor shown in the figure, the current flows from north pole to south pole. The direction of magnetic lines of force becomes clockwise.

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