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(Figure 1) shows a long, straight current-carrying wire running perpendicular to

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Question

(Figure 1) shows a long, straight current-carrying wire running perpendicular to the plane of the figure. The current produces a magnetic field that points to the right at position P.

1) What is the current direction in the wire?

A. To the right.

B. To the left.

C. Out from the figure toward the viewer.

D. Into the figure out from the viewer.

(Figure 1) shows a long, straight current-carrying wire running perpendicular to the plane of the figure. The current produces a magnetic field that points to the right at position P. 1) What is the current direction in the wire? A. To the right. B. To the left. C. Out from the figure toward the viewer. D. Into the figure out from the viewer.

Explanation / Answer

D. Into the figure out from the viewer.