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Field Due to a Straight Current Carrying Conductor

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The direction of magnetic lines of force produced by passing a direct current in a straight conductor are :

A

Perpendicular to the conductor & coming outwards

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Parallel to conductor

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Surrounding the conductor and of circular nature

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Perpendicular to the conductor & coming inwards

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Solution

The correct option is C
Surrounding the conductor and of circular nature

The magnetic lines of forces are produced around the conductor and are perpendicular to the direction of current.They are circular in nature.

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