Give two uses of a magnetic compass.

Important Questions on Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 14

When a compass needle is brought near a current-carrying conductor, the needle gets deflected. Why?

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 15

What is the direction of magnetic field lines inside a magnet?

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 16

Mention two parameters that are necessary to describe magnetic field completely.

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 17

What is the importance of oersted experiment?

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 18

In what situation do we use right hand thumb rule?

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 19

Describe an activity to draw the magnetic field produced around a current-carrying conductor.

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 20

A magnetic compass shows a deflection when placed near a current-carrying wire. How will the deflection of the compass needle get affected if the current in the wire is increased? Support your answer with a reason.

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ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS CLASS X>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Assignment-1>Q 21

Two magnetic field lines can never intersect each other. Explain.