Question

If the current in a wire is directed upward, what is the direction of the magnetic field produced by the current?

A. in the same direction as the current
B. in the opposite direction to the current
C. clockwise
D. counterclockwise
I think it is A,is that correct?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire, you can use the right-hand rule.

Imagine holding the wire in your right hand with your thumb pointing in the direction of the current. If the current is directed upward, your thumb would be pointing upward.

Now, curl your fingers around the wire. The direction in which your fingers curl represents the direction of the magnetic field produced by the current.

Based on the right-hand rule, if the current is directed upward, the magnetic field would be in a counterclockwise direction.

So, the correct answer is D. counterclockwise.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct answer is D. The direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire can be determined using the right-hand rule. If you point your right thumb in the direction of the current (upward in this case), your curled fingers will show the direction of the magnetic field lines, which is counterclockwise around the wire. So the correct answer is option D, counterclockwise.