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In Oersted’s experiment, when an electric current flows through a straight conductor, a magnetic field is produced around it. Which of the following statements is correct about the direction of the magnetic field produced in this experiment?
A
The magnetic field lines are radial from the conductor.
B
The magnetic field lines are perpendicular to the conductor.
C
The direction of the magnetic field depends on the shape of the conductor.
D
The magnetic field lines are parallel to the conductor.
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