Which scientist discovered that a compass can be deflected by a current-carrying wire? a. Hans Oersted b. Albert Einstein O C. Galileo Galilei O d. Sir Isaac Newton O e. Michael Faraday

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  1. Which scientist discovered that a compass can be deflected by a current-carrying wire?

      a.

    Hans Oersted

      b.

    Albert Einstein

      c.

    Galileo Galilei

      d.

    Sir Isaac Newton

      e.

    Michael Faraday

**Question:**

Which scientist discovered that a compass can be deflected by a current-carrying wire?

- a. Hans Oersted
- b. Albert Einstein
- c. Galileo Galilei
- d. Sir Isaac Newton
- e. Michael Faraday

**Explanation:**

This is a multiple-choice question designed to test knowledge in the history of electromagnetism. The correct answer is "a. Hans Oersted." 

Hans Christian Oersted was a Danish physicist and chemist who made a significant discovery in 1820 when he found that electric currents create magnetic fields, which can deflect a compass needle. This marked the foundation of the field of electromagnetism.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which scientist discovered that a compass can be deflected by a current-carrying wire? - a. Hans Oersted - b. Albert Einstein - c. Galileo Galilei - d. Sir Isaac Newton - e. Michael Faraday **Explanation:** This is a multiple-choice question designed to test knowledge in the history of electromagnetism. The correct answer is "a. Hans Oersted." Hans Christian Oersted was a Danish physicist and chemist who made a significant discovery in 1820 when he found that electric currents create magnetic fields, which can deflect a compass needle. This marked the foundation of the field of electromagnetism.
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