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Direction of magnetic field due to a current-carrying circular loop

Problem

Sofie sets up a current in a conducting loop, as shown below.
She inspects the magnetic field lines near the center of the loop using a compass needle.
Which of the following set of magnetic field lines does she find?
Choose 1 answer: