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Current flow through a circular coil
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If a current flows through a circular coil the lines of magnetic flux are such that the field at the centre of the coil is at right angles to the plane of the coil.

have_a_go.gif (3415 bytes)Click on the coil to see the magnetic field when a current passes through the coil.

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