magnetic effects of electric current — Science STD 10 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Sciencemagnetic effects of electric current2 Marks
Question
Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?
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Answer
A compass needle is a small bar magnet with one north pole and the other south pole.
When a compass is brought near a bar magnet, compass needle gets deflected due to the forces acting on its pole due to the magnetic field of the bar magnet.
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