A straight horizontal conductor carries a steady electric current from south to north.Which one of the following events would happen if a small magnetic compass is placed just above the wire?

The north pole of the needle is deflected toward west

The needle remains perpendicular to the conductor

The needle remains parallel to the conductor

The north pole of the needle is deflected towards east

A straight horizontal conductor carries a steady electric current from

1.	A straight horizontal conductor carries a steady electric current from south to north.Which one of the following events would happen if a small magnetic compass is placed just above the wire?
A.	The needle remains perpendicular to the conductor
B.	The needle remains parallel to the conductor
C.	The north pole of the needle is deflected towards east
D.	The north pole of the needle is deflected toward west
Answer» D. The north pole of the needle is deflected toward west

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