How to find in which direction compass needle will deflect when placed near a electric circuit

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Dear Student,
deflection of magnetic compass depends upon the direction of current
if in one direction it deflects towards the circuit then in reverse direction
it will deflect away from the circuit.
Regard

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How to find in which direction compass needle will deflect when placed near a electric circuit

Dear Student, deflection of magnetic compass depends upon the direction of current if in one direction it deflects towards the circuit then in reverse direction it will deflect away from the circuit. Regard

Dear Student,
deflection of magnetic compass depends upon the direction of current
if in one direction it deflects towards the circuit then in reverse direction
it will deflect away from the circuit.
Regard