Oersted's Experiment

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Oersted's Experiment: Overview

In this topic, we will study the Oersted experiment which established that a current wire acts as a magnet. It also discusses the facts concluded by this experiment with the help of activities and illustrations.

Important Questions on Oersted's Experiment

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Indian scientist known for research on cosmic rays and nuclear energy

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The Magnetic effect of current was discovered by

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The magnetic effect of electric current was discovered by

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Choose one of factors that affect the strength of electromagnet as your independent variable. 

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Magnetic effect of current was discovered by 

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Magnetic effect of current was discovered by

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An _____ current always produces a magnetic field.

 

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Which of the following properties of a proton can change while it moves freely in a magnetic field? 

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A positively-charged particle (alpha-particle) projected towards the west is deflected towards the north by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is________.

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Choose the correct option for a current carrying solenoid,the strength of magnetic field  is_________.

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A current-carrying conductor when is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a _____.

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When a magnetic compass is brought near a current carrying wire it gets _____.