Question

Assertion-A magnetic compass shows a deflection when placed near a current carrying wire.
Reason- A current carrying conductor produces a magnetic field.
A)Both A and R are true and R is also the correct explanation of A
B)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explaination of A
C)A is true but R is false
D)A is false but R is true​

Answer 1

Answer:

A)Both A and R are true and R is also the correct explanation of A

Explanation:

Assertion is correct as you know.

Now the the statement in reason is also true.

Now think that( A current carrying conductor produces a magnetic field.)

So, the magnetic field of the conductor causes the magnetic needle of the compass.

HENCE.(A)-----------Ans.