Magnetic Effect of Current

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Magnetic Effect of Current: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Right Hand Thumb Rule for Direction of Magnetic Field, Factors Affecting Strength of the Magnetic Field, Magnetic Field Lines Due to Current through Straight Conductor and, Oersted's Observation

Important Questions on Magnetic Effect of Current

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How is the strength of a magnetic field?

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Does magnetic field strength change with current ?

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How does the length of the coil affect the strength of the magnetic field?

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What happens when the strength of the magnetic field is increased?

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What are the factors affecting of strength of magnetic field?

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Let us take a straight conductor in which the electric current is directed towards the south as seen from the north. The magnetic field for such a current orientation is anti-clockwise.