| Date | November 2012 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 12N.1.SL.TZ0.24 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 24 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The magnetic field produced by a current in a straight wire is in
A. the same direction as the current.
B. the opposite direction to the current.
C. the same plane as the wire.
D. any plane perpendicular to the wire.
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
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