Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question

Wire $P$ carries a current directed at right angles into the page. A compass is positioned at point $Q$, close to wire $P$. The magnetic field at $Q$ produced by the current is much larger than the Earth’s magnetic field. In which direction will the North pole of the compass point?

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