Effects of Placing a Compass Under a Cable

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Placing a compass directly under a cable can affect its reading due to the magnetic field generated by the current flowing through the wire. The impact on the compass depends on factors such as the type of cable and the amount of current it carries. A wire with a significant electrical current can create a magnetic field strong enough to influence the compass needle. Understanding how a compass works and the nature of the cable is essential in determining the extent of this effect. Overall, the compass may show deviation when positioned under a current-carrying cable.
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Homework Statement


If we put a compasd UNDER a cable..

Will that effect on the compass ?


I WANT THE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE


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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Maybe, maybe not.

Depends.
 
depends on what ?! :confused:
 
What sort of cable? What is happening with the cable?

How does a compass work?

Why might whatever is happening affect a compass?
 
What sort of cable? What is happening with the cable?
A wire, and the current go over it ..


NOTE THAT THE COMPASS IS UNDER THE WIRE NOT NAER IT
 
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