A magnetic needle which is kept near a conductor gets deflected when current is passed through the conductor.

False

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True

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Solution

The correct option is A
False

A magnetic field is developed around a current carrying conductor. The magnetic needle is deflected as a result of the interaction of this magnetic field and that around the magnetic needle. Thus, the given statement is true.

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