What is produced around a conducting wire, when electric current is passed through it?

Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Magnetic field

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Work field

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Solution

The correct option is A Electric field
When electric current flows through a conducting wire, all of those electrons that were previously moving about randomly get together and start moving in the same direction. This creates an electric field and electrons transfer their electromagnetic force through the wire instantly.

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