3.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What does Oersted's Experiment demonstrate?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with a wire and current.
Define magnetic declination.
💡 Hint: Consider compass navigation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of Oersted's experiment?
💡 Hint: Think of the wire and the compass.
True or False: Earth's magnetism affects magnetic compasses.
💡 Hint: Consider how a compass points.
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Challenge Problems
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A wire 2 meters long carries a current of 5 A. Calculate the magnetic field at a point 1 meter away from the wire.
💡 Hint: Plug into the formula and simplify.
Describe how the angle of inclination affects the orientation of a compass in different geographical locations.
💡 Hint: Think about where you are in relation to the poles.
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