(a) With the help of labelled circuit diagram, describe an activity to illustrate the pattern of magnetic field lines due to a straight conductor carrying current in vertically downward direction.
(b) State right hand thumb rule and explain how this rule is useful to determine the direction of magnetic field in the above situation.
(b) Right hand thumb rule
If the current carrying conductor is held in the right hand such that the thump points towards the direction of current, then the direction of curl finger will give the direction of magnetic field.