If the direction of the current flowing through a straight current-carrying conductor is reversed, what will be the effect on the magnetic field around it?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The direction of the magnetic field around the conductor reverses
2. (B) The magnetic field strength around the conductor doubles
3. (C) The magnetic field around the conductor disappears
4. (D) The magnetic field around the conductor becomes zero

Verified Answer

Option (A): The direction of the magnetic field around the conductor reverses

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