The direction of the magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is given by _____.

Right hand rule.

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Fleming's left hand rule

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Fleming's right hand rule

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The correct option is B Right hand rule.
A. Right hand rule.
The magnetic field made by a current in a straight conductor curls around the conductor in a ring. You can find it by pointing your right thumb in the direction in the conducting straight wire and curling your fingers. Your fingers will be curled in the same direction as the magnetic field around the conductor.

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