Explain why the compass needle placed near a straight conductor deflects in the…

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Problem

Explain why the compass needle placed near a straight conductor deflects in the opposite direction when the current through the conductor is reversed.

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