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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMagnetic Effects of Electric Current1 Mark
MCQ
A current-carrying conductor is held in exactly vertical direction. In order to produce a clockwise magnetic field around the conductor, the current should passed in the conductor:
  • ✓
    From top towards bottom.
  • B
    From left towards right.
  • C
    From bottom towards top.
  • D
    From right towards left.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
From top towards bottom.
It is given that the current-carrying conductor is held in exactly vertical direction. In order to produce a clockwise magnetic field around the conductor, the current should be passed in the conductor from top towards bottom. It is concluded by applying right-hand thumb rule.

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