The figure shows two current carrying wires that are perpendicular to the page.

Question

The figure shows two current carrying wires that are perpendicular to the page. The current in the wire on the left is going into the page and the current in the wire on the right is going into the page. Both currents are the same size

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For each part of this question, indicate the direction of the magnetic field using the words LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, or if there is no magnetic field then ZERO.

(a) What direction is the B-field at point A?  

(b) What direction is the B-field at point B?  

(c) What direction is the B-field at point C?

Explanation / Answer

a) UP

b) Zero

c) DOWN

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