The magnetic effect of current was first discovered in:

1877

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1890

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1855

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1820

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Solution

The correct option is D
1820

A wire carrying electric current acts like a magnet and this phenomenon is known as the magnetic effect of current.
It was discovered by Hans Christian Oersted in 1820.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

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