What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire according to the right-hand rule?
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What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire according to the right-hand rule?
Towards the wire
Away from the wire
Perpendicular to the wire in the direction of current
Perpendicular to the wire in the opposite direction of current
According to the right-hand rule, if you point your thumb in the direction of the current, your fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field.
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Q: What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire according to the right-hand rule?
Solution: According to the right-hand rule, if you point your thumb in the direction of the current, your fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field.
Steps: 4
Step 1: Hold your right hand in front of you.
Step 2: Point your thumb straight up or 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.
