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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] medium thorough-understanding
Before Oersted's experiment, electricity and magnetism were considered completely unrelated phenomena. What fundamental scientific insight did Oersted's experiment provide, and why is it considered a landmark discovery in physics?
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 01:10 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Oersted's experiment showed that electricity and magnetism are interrelated — a current-carrying conductor produces a magnetic field, proving these were not separate but linked phenomena.

Source: Chapter 12, Introduction

Explanation

The examiner wants ONE key insight: electric current produces a magnetic field, linking electricity and magnetism. Mention Oersted's observation (compass needle deflection) and the conclusion (the two phenomena are related). Avoid over-explaining — one concise line is enough 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.