Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

A compass needle is kept near a current carrying conductor. Which of the following is true?

Options:

The deflection decreases as the compass is brought near to the current carrying conductor.

If the magnitude of the current is increased, the needle shows larger deflection.

Both 1 and 2

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

If the magnitude of the current is increased, the needle shows larger deflection.

Explanation:

The deflection increases as the compass is brought near to the current carrying conductor.