Straight-current-carrying wire runs from north to south

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A long, straight, current-carrying wire runs from north to south.

1. If a compass is put underneath the wire, in which direction will the compass needle point?

2. A compass needle placed above the wire points with its N-pole toward the east. In what direction is the current flowing?

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