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A compass placed at a point near a current-carrying straight wire indicates the

Question
A compass placed at a point near a current-carrying straight wire indicates the
direction of the magnetic field
value of resistance
mass of the wire
voltage only
Answer
direction of the magnetic field
Detailed Explanation
The north pole of the compass gives the direction of the magnetic field at that point. — Examisthan.com
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