Question 3 - Past Year - 1 Mark Questions - Chapter 13 Class 10 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by

Why does a compass needle show deflection when brought near a current carrying conductor?

 

Answer:

A current carrying conductor produces a magnetic field around it and the compass needle itself is a tiny magnet . 

So, when a compass needle is brought near a current carrying conductor, due to the effect of the magnetic field around it, the compass needle shows deflection.

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