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A current-carrying straight conductor can be investigated experimentally with a compass because the current produces

Question
A current-carrying straight conductor can be investigated experimentally with a compass because the current produces
a magnetic effect
only a gravitational effect
only heat with no magnetic effect
no external effect
Answer
a magnetic effect
Detailed Explanation
The compass deflection demonstrates the magnetic effect of current. — Examisthan.com
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