Question

A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. State your observation for the following cases, and give reason for the same in each case.
a. Magnitude of electric current in the wire is increased
b. The compass needle is displayed away from the wire​

Answer 1

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2 ans

The compass neddle is displaced away from the wire. Accepted Answer: 1) The deflection of the magnetic compass needle will be more with increase in current through the conductor. 2)The deflection of the compass needle decreases when the needle is displaced away from the current carrying wire

Answer 2

Answer:

A compass needle is placed near a current carrying straight conductor. State your observation for the following cases and give reasons for the same in each case. (a) Magnitude of electric current is increased. (b) The compass needle is displaced away from the conductor.