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
• E.