Vimal made a circuit as shown in the figure. He noticed that the magnetic needle showed deflection. Can you explain his observation?
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Solution

The solution shown in the figure is a good conductor of electricity. There is a current in the outer circuit, and therefore, when a magnetic needle is brought near the circuit, the needle gets deflected owing to the magnetic effect of the electric current.

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