A student places a compass near a straight, current-carrying conductor and observes the deflection of the needle. What does this observation indicate about the field around the conductor?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) A magnetic field is present around the conductor
  2. (B) Heat is generated around the conductor
  3. (C) The field becomes gravitationally active
  4. (D) An electric field is generated around the conductor

Verified Answer

Option (A): A magnetic field is present around the conductor


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