Question

The magnetic effect was first observed by a scientist Hans Christian Oersted

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Hans Christian Oersted, a physics professor firstly observed the magnetic effects of a current-carrying conductor.
2. He observed that the magnetic needle in the compass kept near a current-carrying conductor was deflected
3. He observed that whenever a current passed through a straight conductor, it behaves like a magnet.
4. When an electric current is passed through a conductor, a magnetic field is produced around it. The presence of a magnetic field at a point around a current-carrying wire can be detected with the help of a compass needle

Hence the given statement is true