The magnetic field lines associated with current carrying straight conductor is in anti clockwise direction. If the conductor was held horizontally along east-west direction, what is the direction of current through it ? Explain it with the help of diagram. Name and state the rule applied to determine the direction of magnetic field. Ifthe conductor is held vertically and currentflows from north to south, what will be the direction of magnetic field lines. Draw diagram.

The magnetic field lines associated with current carrying straight con

1.	The magnetic field lines associated with current carrying straight conductor is in anti clockwise direction. If the conductor was held horizontally along east-west direction, what is the direction of current through it ? Explain it with the help of diagram. Name and state the rule applied to determine the direction of magnetic field. Ifthe conductor is held vertically and currentflows from north to south, what will be the direction of magnetic field lines. Draw diagram.
Answer» Solution :Direction of current will be from East to West direction. Maxwell.s right hand THUMB RULE STATEMENT : Imagine that you are holding the current CARRYING wire in your right hand so that your thumb points in the direction of current, then the direction of your fingers encircle the wire will give the direction of magnetic field.