When the downward current flows in a straight vertical conductor, the direction of its magnetic field at a point due north of the wire is?

a

Upward

b

North

c

South

d

West

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Omayozah
5 years ago

The explanation is not clear. Its not the same with the ansa given

emma_0_0_8
1 year ago

Fleming right hand rule
if the thumb followed the direction of the electric current then the other four fingers indicate the direction of the magnetic field

Oledimma
5 years ago

The explanation doesn't correspond with the answer

LondonboyM
2 years ago

Your diagram doesn't even match any electromagnetic rule

Emmanuel24458
2 years ago

It's supposed to be southwards since the current flows downward the magnetic field which flows in the direction of current also flows downward

Ralphbazzi
4 years ago

There's a mix up in the answer explanation.
You can check it out.

DevChris
3 weeks ago

its meant to be east

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