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Name the scientist who discovered the magnetic effect of current.

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The magnetic effect of current was discovered by Oersted in 1820.

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Chapter 2: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current - Exercise 2 [Page 82]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Exercise 2 | Q 3 | Page 82

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