Iron fillings are attracted by a current

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Iron fillings are attracted by a current carrying conductor. What is this property called ?

Options:

Total Internal Reflection

Electrostatics

Gravitation

Magnetism

Correct Answer:

Magnetism

Explanation:

A current-carrying conductor acts as a magnet. The property of a magnet attracting iron fillings is called magnetism.