Magnetic Field Due to a Straight Current Carrying Conductor
The deflectio...
Question
The deflection in a magnetic compass placed below a current-carrying wire when electric current in the wire is increased.
A
increases
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B
decreases
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C
remains same
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Solution
The correct option is A increases A magnetic compass shows a deflection in its needle when it is placed near a current-carrying wire. The deflection in the needle will increases with an increase in electric current in the wire.