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Magnetic Field Due to Current through a Circular Loop

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What is the direction of magnetic field at the centre of a coil carrying current in (i) the clockwise, (ii) the anticlockwise, direction?

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(i) The direction of magnetic field is along the axis of coil inwards.

(ii) The direction of magnetic field is along the axis of coil outwards.

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