The point P lies along the perpendicular bisector of the line connecting two long straight wires S and T perpendicular to the page. A set of directions A through H is shown next to the diagram. When the two equal currents in the wires are directed into the page, the direction of the magnetic field at P is closest to the direction of

A. A
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
E. E.


Answer: E

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