A straight conductor passes vertically through a cardboard sheet

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Problem

A straight conductor passes vertically through a cardboard sheet, the current being directed downward into the sheet. Point P is on the sheet at a distance 5 cm due east of the conductor. Choose the correct direction of the magnetic field at P. (a) into the sheet (b) towards south (c) out of the sheet (d) towards north

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