The fig above shows a conductor PQ carrying a current I in the direction shown. At a particular position near the conductor is a compass needle K. Neglecting the earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will

A. settle in any direction
B. settle in a fixed direction only if the conductor PQ is a magnetic material
C. settle in a fixed direction WHETHER the conductor PQ is a magnetic material OR NOT  
D. be stationary

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Correct Answer: C