Effects of Placing a Compass Under a Cable

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the effects of placing a compass underneath a cable, specifically considering the influence of electrical current on the compass's behavior. The subject area includes concepts related to magnetism and electrical circuits.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the conditions under which a compass might be affected by the presence of a cable carrying current. Questions are raised about the type of cable and the nature of the current, as well as the fundamental workings of a compass.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the specifics of the cable and its effects on the compass. Some guidance has been offered regarding the nature of the current and its potential impact, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

There is a note emphasizing that the compass is positioned under the wire, which may influence the discussion about the effects being considered.

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Homework Statement


If we put a compasd UNDER a cable..

Will that effect on the compass ?


I WANT THE ANSWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE


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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Maybe, maybe not.

Depends.
 
depends on what ?! :confused:
 
What sort of cable? What is happening with the cable?

How does a compass work?

Why might whatever is happening affect a compass?
 
What sort of cable? What is happening with the cable?
A wire, and the current go over it ..


NOTE THAT THE COMPASS IS UNDER THE WIRE NOT NAER IT
 

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