Question

The conventional current is flowing through the coil above in the direction of the arrows.
What is the direction of the magnetic field directly above the coil in the plane of the page or screen?

• A. Toward the top of the page of screen
• B. Toward the bottom of the page or screen
• C. Left
• D. Right
• E. Into the page or screen

Answer 1

The correct option is C Left

Using right hand thumb rule, we find the magnetic field at point P acts to the left.