Question

Current is passed through the circular loop as shown in figure. What is the direction of magnetic field at X and Y? 

(A) Clockwise at both X and Y 

(B) Anticlockwise at both X and Y 

(C) Clockwise at X and anticlockwise at Y 

(D) Anticlockwise at X and clockwise at Y

Answer 1

Correct option  (C) Clockwise at X and anticlockwise at Y  

Explanation:

By applying right hand thumb rule, direction of magnetic field lines at X is clockwise and at Y is anticlockwise.