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A horizontal metal wire is carrying an electric current from the north to the south. Using a uniform magnetic field, it is to be prevented from falling under gravity. The direction of this magnetic field should be towards the

A

north

B

south

C

east

D

west

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C
According to Fleming.s left rule, the direction of magnetic field is towards the east.
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