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In a conducting wire current is flowing fromnorth to south. A positive charge is moving inupward direction is above the wire. Charge willdeviated in the direction :-(1) North (2) South(3) East (4) West

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In a conducting wire current is flowing fromnorth to south. A positive charge is moving inupward direction is above the wire. Charge willdeviated in the direction :-(1) North (2) South(3) East (4) West

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When a current is flowing from north to south in a conducting wire and a positive charge is moving in an upward direction above the wire, the charge will be deviated in a certain direction. To determine the direction of deviation, we can apply the right-hand rule for the magnetic field.

Step 1: Extend your right hand and align your thumb in the direction of the current flow, from north to south.

Step 2: Curl your fingers towards the positive charge, which is moving in an upward direction.

Step 3: The direction in which your fingers curl represents the direction of the magnetic field created by the current.

Step 4: According to the right-hand rule, the positive charge will be deviated in a direction perpendicular to both the magnetic field and its own velocity.

Based on the given scenario, the magnetic field created by the current in the wire will be directed towards the east. Therefore, the positive charge will be deviated in the eastward direction.

Hence, the correct answer is (3) East.

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