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a current runs to the right in a long, straight wire. what is the direction of the magnetic field at the point labeled y?
a. to the right
b. to the left
c. out of the page
d. into the page

Explanation:

Step1: Apply right - hand rule

Point your right - thumb in the direction of the current (to the right).

Step2: Curl fingers around wire

Curl your fingers around the wire. Your fingers will curl in the direction of the magnetic field lines. At point Y, the fingers are pointing into the page.

Answer:

D. Into the page