Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Conceptual Questions - Page 955: 4

Answer

The current must be directed out of the page.

Work Step by Step

Based on the direction of the red part of each magnetic needle, the magnetic field is pointing counter-clockwise around the wire. By the right hand rule, the current must be directed out of the page.
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