Question

A long straight wire runs up and down vertically and carries current downward. What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by this current at a location nearby and directly east of the wire? A) southward
B) downward
C) upward
D) northward
E) westward

Answer 1

Answer:

A) southward

Explanation:

Applying the rule of the right hand for the determination of the magnetic field produced by the current flowing through the cable yields the following results: between the wires it is to the north, the west of the wires is to the south and east of the wires , which asks the problem is to the south.