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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