Question

Describe an activity to demonstrate the direction of the magnetic field generated around a current carrying conductor.

Answer 1

Answer:

The direction of the magnetic field lines of force around a conductor is given by the Maxwell's right hand grip rule or the right handed corkscrew rule.​ ​Imagine that you are holding a current-carrying straight conductor in your right hand such that the thumb points towards the direction of current.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Switch on the battery so that the current begins to flow. Sprinkle some fine iron filings around the current carrying wire. Tap the surface gently. The iron filings get arranged in concentric circles which denotes the shape of magnetic field lines around the straight current carrying conductor (i.e. the wire).