The figure above shows a conductor PQ carrying a current I in the direction shown. At a particular position near the conductor is a compass needle K. Neglec...

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The figure above shows a conductor PQ carrying a current I in the direction shown. At a particular position near the conductor is a compass needle K. Neglecting the earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will

settle in any direction

settle in a fixed direction only if the conductor PQ is a magnetic material

settle in a fixed direction WHETHER the conductor PQ is a magnetic material OR NOT

be stationary

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