Check sibling questions

Question 1 Page 224 - Chapter 13 Class 10 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current (Term 2)

Last updated at March 16, 2023 by

Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?

 

Answer

The compass needle itself is a tiny magnet.

When a bar magnet is brought near it, the bar magnet exerts its magnetic force on the compass needle.

Hence, it gets deflected.

Get live Maths 1-on-1 Classs - Class 6 to 12

Book 30 minute class for ₹ 499 ₹ 299
Ask a doubt
Maninder Singh's photo - Co-founder, Teachoo

Made by

Maninder Singh

CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 13 years and a teacher from the past 17 years. He teaches Science, Economics, Accounting and English at Teachoo