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A uniform surface current is flowing in the positive Y-direction over an infinite sheet lying in X-Y plane. The direction of the magnetic field is

A. along $${\bf{\hat i}}$$ for Z > 0 and along $$ - {\bf{\hat i}}$$ for Z < 0

B. along $${\bf{\hat k}}$$ for Z > 0 and along $$ - {\bf{\hat k}}$$ for Z < 0

C. along $$ - {\bf{\hat i}}$$ for Z > 0 and along $${\bf{\hat i}}$$ for Z < 0

D. along $$ - {\bf{\hat k}}$$ for Z > 0 and along $${\bf{\hat k}}$$ for Z < 0

Answer: Option C


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