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Science (086) — AI-generated practice question

AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] straightforward initial-understanding
When a current-carrying wire is placed near a compass needle, the needle gets deflected. What does this observation tell us about electric current?
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 01:08 · grounding rag
Model Answer

This observation tells us that electric current produces a magnetic effect — a current-carrying wire behaves like a magnet and can exert force on a nearby compass needle, deflecting it.

Source: Chapter 12, Introduction

Explanation

The examiner expects you to state the magnetic effect of electric current as the key conclusion. Mention that electricity and magnetism are linked. Avoid over-explaining — one clear sentence is sufficient for 1 mark.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.