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An electric current flows in a horizontal wire from East to West. What will be the direction of magnetic field due to current at a point (i) North of wire, (ii) above the wire.

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To determine the direction of the magnetic field due to a current flowing in a horizontal wire from East to West, we can use the right-hand rule. Here’s how to solve the problem step by step: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Direction of Current**: - The current flows from East to West in the wire. 2. **Determine the Magnetic Field Direction at a Point North of the Wire**: ...
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