What is the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?

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Tangential to the wire

Radially outward from the wire

Circular, following the right-hand rule

Parallel to the wire

Answer: Circular, following the right-hand rule

Explanation:

The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire forms concentric circles following the right-hand rule.