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A horizontal cable carries a current from west to east. The direction of the magnetic field produced by the current at a point vertically above the wire is

A

south to north

B

north to south

C

east to west

D

west to east

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B
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  • A current carrying power line carries current from west to east. The direction of magnetic field 1m above is

    A
    north to south
    B
    south to north
    C
    east to west
    D
    west to east

  • Direction of magnetic field produced by the current carrying conductor is given by :

    A
    right hand grip rule
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    left hand grip rule
    C
    Fleming's left hand rule
    D
    Fleming's right hand rule

  • The direction of magnetic field lines produced in a current carrying conductor can be determined by

    A
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    B
    Fleming's left hand rule
    C
    Fleming's right hand rule
    D
    Faraday's laws.

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