Question

In the straight wire A, current is flowing in the vertically downward direction whereas in wire B the current is flowing in the vertically upward direction. What is the direction of magnetic field:; (a) in wire A?; (b) in wire B?; Name the rule which you have used to get the answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) clockwise (ii) anticlockwise

Explanation:

use Maxwell's right hand thumb rule

in wire A direction will be clockwise and that in wire B will be anticlockwise

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Answer 2

by Maxwell's right hand thumb rule ,

(i) clockwise

(ii) anticlockwise