Question

A student wants you to demonstrate that an electric current will produce a magnetic field. Which set of objects could be used to demonstrate this? A) A battery, a coil of wire and a compass. B) A compass, some paper clips and a battery. C) A battery, an iron nail and a long copper wire. D) An iron nail, a permanent magnet and a battery.

Answer 1

a battery, a coil of wire and a compass

Step-by-step explanation:

A compass can show that an electric field is present. So, a battery, a coil of wire and a compass together could demonstrate that an electric current produces a magnetic field.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

A compass can show that an electric field is present. So, a battery, a coil of wire and a compass together could demonstrate that an electric current produces a magnetic field.