Question

in what direction will a magnetic compass delfect if it is place om the west side of the wire which is carrying current in a vertically upward direction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The compass needle will deflect towards left side

Answer 2

If we Place a straight current carrying wire (the direction of the flow current is from south to north) such that the wire is placed over a compass needle such that the wire is parallel to the compass needle, the north pole of the compass needle deflects towards the west.
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