Magnetic field

Observe that when a small magnet is allowed to move freely it points North.Define a magnetic field as a region of space where a small magnet will experience a turning force.Draw field lines for the earth and a bar magnet.Observe that a small magnet placed close to a current carrying wire will experience a turning force and conclude that this means the current in the wire is producing a magnetic field.Use the grip rule...

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