Why does a compass needle show deflection when brought near a current carrying conductor?
Answer:
A current carrying conductor produces a magnetic field around it and the compass needle itself is a tiny magnet .
So, when a compass needle is brought near a current carrying conductor, due to the effect of the magnetic field around it, the compass needle shows deflection.
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