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Q.

A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to west as shown in the figure. The direction of magnetic field at a point will be North to South

MCQ Questions for Class 10 Science Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current with Answers

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a

directly below the wire

b

 at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the wire

c

at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the wire.

d

directly above the wire 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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The direction of the magnetic field can be determined by right-hand rule - "When the thumb points in direction of the current, the direction of curling of fingers will give the direction of magnetic field."
Therefore only at a point directly below the wire, the magnetic field will be exactly from north to south.


 

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