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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 26 Objective Question

Question

Lines of the magnetic field produced by a long straight wire carrying a current are:
Options
A in the direction of the current
B opposite to the direction of the current
C radially outward from the wire
D circles that are concentric with the wire
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A straight wire produces concentric circular field lines around it.

Hint

A straight wire produces concentric circular field lines around it.

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