Yr 11 Physic magnetic field quetions !?

Question

1. A compass is placed above a wire that carries a current in a direction from North to South. In what direction will the compass needle point?

2. A compass is placed below a wire and the compass needle points towards West. What is the direction of the current in the wire?

Show how you got the answers if you could be bothered.

THANKS!

Answer 1

1.  East

2. North

Read this, it will explain how to get the answer.  It is the right hand rule:  http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hba...