NCERT In-text 12.1 — Q1 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Question: Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet?
Answer: A compass needle is itself a small bar magnet. When brought near another bar magnet, it experiences a magnetic force due to interaction between their poles. This force causes the needle to deflect ...
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