CBSE Class 10 Science Question 10 of 22

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — Question 1

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

Answer

The compass needle is a small magnet. When the compass needle is brought close to a bar magnet, the magnetic field lines of the compass needle interact with the magnetic field lines of bar magnet causing the compass needle to get deflected.