A student wants to use the right-hand thumb rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying straight conductor. Which step is necessary to apply this rule correctly?

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

Options

1. (A) Pointing the thumb in the direction of the current
2. (B) Using the left hand for orientation
3. (C) Bending the fingers in the direction of the conductor
4. (D) Aligning the thumb with the magnetic field

Verified Answer

Option (A): Pointing the thumb in the direction of the current

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