The change in the direction of a compass needle, when a current carryi – McqOptions

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1.	The change in the direction of a compass needle, when a current carrying wire is brought near, is called
A.	Electromagnetic deflection
B.	Electroscopic force
C.	Magnetic force
D.	Electrostatic force
Answer» B. Electroscopic force

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