Which one of the following statements is correct?
A)When a current-carrying wire is in your right hand,with your thumb in the direction of the current,your fingers point opposite to the direction of the magnetic field lines.
B)When a current-carrying wire is in your right hand,with your thumb in the direction of the current,your fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
C)When a current-carrying wire is in your left hand,with your thumb in the direction of the current,your fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field lines.

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This statement is known as the right-hand rule, and it states that if a current-carrying wire is placed in your right hand, with your thumb pointing in the direction of the current, your fingers will curl in the direction of the magnetic field lines created by the current. It is important to note that if the direction of the current is reversed, the direction of the magnetic field lines will also be reversed.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct