Physics-Magnetic Force on Current

NEET Physics Magnetic Force on Current MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What phenomenon did Hans Christian Oersted discover regarding a current-carrying wire?

A

It causes a deflection in a nearby magnetic compass needle.

B

It generates an electric field around itself.

C

It creates a gravitational field in its vicinity.

D

It directly heats the wire without affecting surrounding objects.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Hans Christian Oersted found that a current in a straight wire caused a noticeable deflection in a nearby magnetic compass needle, indicating a relationship between electricity and magnetism.

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