A student places a compass near a straight, current-carrying conductor and observes the needle deflect. What does this observation indicate about the region around the conductor?

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A student places a compass near a straight, current-carrying conductor and observes the needle deflect. What does this observation indicate about the region around the conductor? — Exam MCQ

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C. There is a magnetic field present around the conductor — The correct choice is There is a magnetic field present around the conductor. The result follows from the relevant magnetic-field, electromagnetic-induction or Fleming/right-hand-rule principle.

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A. Heat is produced around the conductor

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B. An electric field is generated around the conductor

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D. The region becomes gravitationally active

A student places a compass near a straight, current-carrying conductor and observes the needle deflect. What does this observation indicate about the region around the conductor?

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