When a magnetic compass is brought near a current carrying wire then what happens?

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Compass needle is a tiny magnet which points in north-south direction. When it is brought close to a magnet then needle gets deflected. When compass needle is brought near to a current carrying wire then it is deflected and when direction of current is changed then direction of deflection of compass needle is also changed. This shows the magnetic effect of electricity.

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