Magnets and magnetic fields

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Question 1
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A straight vertical wire carries a constant direct current directed perpendicularly into the page, represented by the symbol ⊗ \otimes\,⊗ in the cross-section.

Magnetic field patterns around a wire carrying current into the page

Which diagram correctly represents the magnetic field pattern and direction around this current-carrying wire?

Diagram A

Diagram B

Diagram C

Diagram D

Magnets and magnetic fields Questions

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