A straight horizontal wire carries current from south to north

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

A straight horizontal wire carries current from south to north. Point Q lies 4 cm due east of the wire, in the same horizontal plane. Identify the direction of the magnetic field at Q and give a short reason for your choice.

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