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The direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying wire is determined by the ____.
Unit-8 Magnetism
A Fleming left hand rule
B Right hand grip rule
C Lenz law
D Ohm law
Explanation

Gripping the wire with the right hand, thumb along the current, gives the field direction by the curled fingers.

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