A straight conductor pierces a page perpendicularly and the current flows into the page

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism · Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism · Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism

Problem

A straight conductor pierces a page perpendicularly and the current flows into the page. When you look at the page, will the magnetic field lines appear to circle the conductor clockwise or anticlockwise? Give a short reason.

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