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How is electricity related to magnetism, according to Ørsted's discovery?

  • Electricity generates light

  • Electricity creates heat

  • Electricity resists magnetism

  • Electricity creates magnetic fields

Answer

According to Ørsted's discovery, the flow of electric current generates a magnetic field. This phenomenon establishes a fundamental link between electricity and magnetism. When an electric current passes through a conducting wire, it creates a magnetic field around the wire. The strength and direction of the magnetic field depend on the amount of current flowing and the geometry of the wire.
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