Question

Why compass needle gets deflected when placed near a current carrying wire?

Answer 1

because the current carrying conductor also produces magnetic field

Answer 2

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The needle of a compass is a small magnet. That's why when a compass needle is brought near a magnet, its magnetic field lines interect with that of the bar magnet. Hence, a compass needle gets deflected.

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