MDCAT Physics MCQ #848

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

MDCAT Physics MCQ #848

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) Increased
    • B) Decreased
    • C) No change
    • D) Depends on resistance

    Answer: Increased

    Explanation: When a wire is connected to a battery, it acts as a conductor of electric current, which generates a magnetic field. The other options do not describe the effect correctly.