Right Hand Rule: Magnetic Field Direction from Current-Carrying Wire

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In the discussion, participants analyze the magnetic field generated by a vertical wire carrying a 3 amp upward current. The key focus is on determining the direction of the magnetic field at a point located 1.2 meters from the wire, specifically in a direction 20 degrees north of east. The right-hand rule is emphasized as the method to find the magnetic field direction. According to the right-hand rule for magnetic fields, the thumb points in the direction of the current (upward), and the fingers curl around the wire, indicating that the magnetic field at the specified location will be directed towards the south. This conclusion is based on applying the right-hand rule correctly to the given scenario.
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A vertical wire carries an upward 3 amp current. you are 1.2 m from the wire in a direction 20 deg north of east. You experience a magnetic field ( due to the wire) that is directed in what direction? Yes, you do use the right hand rule, but what direction does the right hand rule tell you?
 
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