MDCAT Physics MCQ #843

A wire is connected to a battery and a compass. What is the effect on the compass needle?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #843

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A wire is connected to a battery and a compass. What is the effect on the compass needle?

    • A) No change
    • B) Deflection towards the wire
    • C) Deflection away from the wire
    • D) No deflection

    Answer: Deflection towards the wire

    Explanation: When a wire is connected to a battery, it acts as a conductor of electric current, which interacts with the Earth's magnetic field and deflects the compass needle. The other options do not describe the effect correctly.