MCQ
Assertion (A): When electric current flows through a conductor (like a wire), it produces a magnetic field around it. This phenomenon is known as the magnetic effect of electric current.
Reason (R): The magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor can be shown by the deflection of a compass brought near the conductor.
  • Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • B
    Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • C
    (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  • D
    (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
A

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