What physical law is named after Ørsted?
Ohm's law
Faraday's law
Ørsted's law
Maxwell's equations
Answer
**Ørsted's law states that when an electric current flows through a wire, it creates a magnetic field around the wire.** The strength and direction of the magnetic field depend on the amount of current flowing through the wire and the orientation of the wire. This law is fundamental to the understanding of electromagnetism and has numerous applications in electrical engineering, such as in the design of electromagnets, motors, and generators.
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