In an experiment a compass is used near a straight current-carrying conductor wire. What does the compass needle indicate?

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

Options

1. (A) The compass needle aligns tangentially to the magnetic field circle around the wire.
2. (B) The compass needle aligns parallel to the wire.
3. (C) The compass needle shows no movement
4. (D) The compass needle points radially away from the wire.

Verified Answer

Option (A): The compass needle aligns tangentially to the magnetic field circle around the wire.

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