An electric current is passed through a straight wire as shown. If two magnetic compasses are placed at the points X and Y , then
A
Their needles will not deflect
B
Only one of the needles will deflect
C
The needles will deflect in the same direction
D
The needles will deflect in the opposite directions.
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D
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