Multiple Choice
A wire is carrying current vertically downward.What is the direction of the force on this wire due to Earth's magnetic field?
A) horizontally towards the north
B) horizontally towards the south
C) horizontally towards the east
D) horizontally towards the west
E) vertically upward
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