Magnetic Field of a Long Wire: A vertical wire carries a current vertically downward. To the east of this wire, the magnetic field points

A. north.
B. east.
C. south.
D. down.


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. 5F b. 25F c. F/5 d. F/25

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In the water flow analogy with an electric circuit the pressure in the fluid circuit is analogous to ________ in the electric circuit.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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