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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A current flows from east to west in a long wire. When you place a compass right under the wire, which direction will it point? north, south, east, or west ?

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OpenStudy (michele_laino):

here we have to apply the right hand rule, and we can say that the magnetic field points toward south: |dw:1434314146864:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh so south is our solution?

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

yes!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ooh okay yay! thanks!!:)

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

:)

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