A single circular loop of wire carries a steady current that appears clockwise when…
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Problem
A single circular loop of wire carries a steady current that appears clockwise when the loop is viewed from above. Which of the following best describes the direction of the magnetic field at the geometric center of the loop?
(a) Toward the observer (out of the page)
(b) Tangent to the loop in the direction of current flow
(c) Away from the observer (into the page)
(d) Radially outward in the plane of the loop