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A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to west as shown in figure. The direction of magnetic field at a point will be North to South:

A

(a) directly above the wire.

B

(b) directly below the wire.

C

(c) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the wire

D

(d) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the wire

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