The pole of a magnet which points toward south direction is called south pole or south seeking. Like poles of magnets repel each other while unlike poles of magnets attract each other. Similar to other effects; electric current also produces magnetic effect. read more
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current Magnetic Field due to Current Carrying Conductor In 1819, it was discovered by a Danish Physicist, Hans Christian Oersted that an current is always accomplished by certain magnetic effect. He observed a current carrying conductor when placed near a magnetic needle; the needle deflects to a certain direction. read more
Similar to other effects; electric current also produces magnetic effect. The magnetic effect of electric current is known as electromagnetic effect. It is observed that when a compass is brought near a current carrying conductor the needle of compass gets deflected because of flow of electricity. read more
Magnetic Effect of Current In 1800s scientist Hans Oersted observe that, current flowing in a circuit effects the direction of needles of the compass. Picture, given below, shows his experiment. read more