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The concept of an electric current generating a magnetic field was first discovered by Danish physicist and chemist ______ in the early 19th century.
The concept of an electric current generating a magnetic field was first discovered by Danish physicist and chemist ______ in the early 19th century.
Hans Christian Oersted
The direction of the magnetic field that is generated around a current-carrying conductor is given by the ______ rule.
The direction of the magnetic field that is generated around a current-carrying conductor is given by the ______ rule.
right-hand thumb
The strength of the magnetic field generated is directly proportional to the ______'s magnitude.
The strength of the magnetic field generated is directly proportional to the ______'s magnitude.
current
For a straight conductor, the magnetic field generated has a circular pattern around the wire, ______ to its length.
For a straight conductor, the magnetic field generated has a circular pattern around the wire, ______ to its length.
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When the conductor is in the shape of a coil or a loop, it generates a magnetic field that is similar to that of a ______ magnet.
When the conductor is in the shape of a coil or a loop, it generates a magnetic field that is similar to that of a ______ magnet.
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