Which direction does the north pole of the compass point, Physics

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A long, straight, current-carrying wire carries a current from west to east. A compass is held above the wire.

a. Which direction does the north pole of the compass point?

South

b. When the compass is moved underneath the wire, in which direction does the north pole point?

North

 


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