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a current in a long, straight wire produces a magnetic field...?

A current in a long, straight wire produces a magnetic field. These magnetic field lines form circles that go around the wire.

WHY do the magnetic field lines form circles that go around the wire?

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  • James
    Lv 4
    8 years ago
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    Only with Alternating Current (AC). Direct Current (DC) will not form the magnetic field in a straight wire.

    The reason for the circular magnetic field is due to the positive and negative field produced by the AC.

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