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Question: What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire using the right-hand rule?

Options:

  1. Towards the wire
  2. Away from the wire
  3. Clockwise
  4. Counterclockwise

Correct Answer: Counterclockwise

Solution: 

Using the right-hand rule, the magnetic field direction is counterclockwise around the wire.

What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire using the right-hand rule?
  1. Towards the wire
  2. Away from the wire
  3. Clockwise
  4. Counterclockwise

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire using the right-hand rule?
  • Step 1: Hold the wire in your right hand.
  • Step 2: Point your thumb in the direction of the electric current flowing through the wire.
  • Step 3: Curl your fingers around the wire.
  • Step 4: The direction your fingers curl shows the direction of the magnetic field around the wire.
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