The direction of the magnetic field surrounding the current-carrying wire was determined

using the Ampère's law stand in the experimental direction approach. By putting a
compass needle close to the conductor and observing its deflection, observations were
made. According to Ampère's law, the compass needle's measured deflection showed a
counterclockwise orientation of the magnetic field when the current direction was
upward. This experimental data confirmed the validity of Ampère's law in predicting the
magnetic field's direction.
On the other hand, the theoretical direction technique used the right-hand rule to
estimate the magnetic field's direction from the current flow's direction. By aligning the
thumb of the right hand with the direction of the magnetic field and observing the
orientation of the curled fingers, which indicated the direction of the magnetic field,
theoretical predictions were made. For instance, the right-hand rule predicted that the
magnetic field would be oriented clockwise when the current was flowing downward.
Next, these theoretical predictions were compared with the compass needle's observed
deflection. The right-hand rule's accuracy in predicting the magnetic field's direction was
further reinforced by the consistency between the observed and predicted experiment.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the experiment provided comprehensive insights into the behavior of
magnetic fields in current-carrying conductors, illustrating the influence of current
intensity and coil configuration on the resulting magnetic field strength and direction.
The observed phenomena align with established principles of electromagnetism and
contribute to a deeper understanding of magnetic field dynamics.

Findings
1. When you move the compass around a current-carrying conductor, the needle's
direction changes because it aligns with the magnetic field generated by the flow
of electric current. This change occurs due to the interaction between the
magnetic field produced by the conductor and the magnetic properties of the
compass needle, illustrating the influence of electromagnetism on the compass's
orientation.
2. Closing the circuit and allowing current to flow through the conductor induces a
magnetic field around it, causing the compass needle to align itself with the
direction of this magnetic field. Consequently, the needle deflects from its original
position, providing a visual indication of the presence and orientation of the
magnetic field generated by the current-carrying conductor.
3. a) For a horizontal conductor carrying current, the magnetic field forms
concentric circles around the wire, with the wire at their center, due to the circular
nature of the magnetic field lines perpendicular to the current flow.
 b) In the case of a vertical conductor carrying current, the magnetic field lines
form concentric rings in the plane perpendicular to the wire's direction, with the
wire at their center, illustrating the radial nature of the magnetic field around the
conductor.
QUESTION AND ANSWER

1. The rule that enables to predict the direction in which the N-pole of a compass
will be deflected when placed beneath a conductor is the right-hand rule.
2. According to the right-hand rule, if the flow of electrons through a conductor is
from south to north, the N-pole of a compass needle placed over the conductor
will be deflected to west.
3. The magnetic field of a bar magnet forms closed loops between its poles, while
the magnetic field around a straight wire forms concentric circles perpendicular to
the wire.