$A$ 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 the magnetic field at a point will be North to South:

  • A
    directly below the wire
  • B
    directly above the wire
  • C
    at a point located in the plane of the paper,on the north side of the wire
  • D
    at a point located in the plane of the paper,on the south side of the wire

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