The sketch shows a circular coil in the xz plane carrying a current I. The direction of the magnetic field at point O is
A) x
B) -x
C) y
D) -y
E) -z

Name: The sketch shows a circular coil in the xz plane carrying a current I. The direction of the magnetic field at point O is A) x B) -x C) y D) -y E) -z
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The sketch shows a circular coil in the xz plane carrying a current I. The direction of the magnetic field at point O is
A) x 
B) -x 
C) y 
D) -y 
E) -z

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Applying right-hand rule, we can see that the magnetic field direction due to the circular coil is along the y-axis at point O. Therefore, option C is correct.

The Sketch Shows a Circular Coil in the Xz Plane