A small magnetic compass is placed 3 cm to the east of a long straight wire carrying…

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Problem

A small magnetic compass is placed 3 cm to the east of a long straight wire carrying current vertically upward. (a) Predict the initial deflection of the north pole of the compass. (b) Give a reason for your answer.

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