Current and the Right Hand Rule

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Homework Statement



Find the direction of the magnetic field at point P.
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Homework Equations



See below.

The Attempt at a Solution



From the right hand rule, my thumb would point in the current's direction. Thus, my fingers would curl inward, so the magnetic field would point into the page?

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You can also use another variation. Try pointing your thumb into the page and look at where your fingers point