Question

The direction of magnetic field produced by a straight current carrying wire depends

upon the direction of current flowing through it. Justify this statement as right or wrong.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the wire and is in the direction the fingers of your right hand would curl if you wrapped them around the wire with your thumb in the direction of the current.

Answer 2

The direction of magnetic field produced by a straight current carrying wire depends upon the direction of current flowing through it. It is a correct statement.

• When it is given that current passes through a straight wire, the direction of magnetic field produced by it can be determined by Right hand screw rule.
• Place your thumb in the direction of current flowing and the direction of curing of fingers will provide the direction of associated magnetic flux.