According to Maxwell’s right-hand thumb rule, the

Q: Answer-According to Maxwell’s right-hand thumb rule, the direction of magnetic field lines around a current...

Maxwells right-hand thumb rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor. When the thumb points in the direction of the current, the fingers curled around the conductor indicate the direction of the magnetic field lines.

direction of magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire is indicated by the:

A Direction of the thumb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Direction of fingers encircling the wire Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Direction opposite to the thumb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D Direction of the index finger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Maxwell's right-hand thumb rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor. When the thumb points in the direction of the current, the fingers curled around the conductor indicate the direction of the magnetic field lines.

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