An infinitely long straight conductor located along Z-axis carries a ___

An infinitely long straight conductor located along Z-axis carries a current I in the +ve Z-direction.

The magnetic field at any point P in the X-Y plane is in which direction?
A. In the positive Z-direction.
B. In the negative Z-direction
C. In the direction perpendicular to the radial line OP (in X-Y plane) joining the origin O to the point P.
D. Along the radial line OP.

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Answer: C

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