Assertion: A circular loop carrying current lies in `XY` plane with its centre at origin having a magnetic flux in negative `Z`-axis.
Reason: Magnetic flux direction is independent of the direction of current in the conductor.

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.

Answer

C

Explanation

The direction of magnetic field due to current carrying conductor can be found by applying right hand thumb rule or right hand palm rule. When electric current is passed through a circular conductor, the magnetic field lines near the center of the conductor are almost straight lines. Magnetic flux direction is determined only by the direction of current.