Question

A magnetic compass shows deflection when placed near a current carrying wire how will the deflection of the compass get affected if the current wire is increased? Support your answer with reason ​

Answer 1

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A magnetic compass shows deflection when placed near a current carrying wire how will the deflection of the compass get affected if the current wire is increased? Support your answer with reason.

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The deflection increases. The strength of magnetic field is directly proportional to the magnitude of current passing through the straight conductor. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ i.e., magnetic field ∝ electric current.