Hans Christian Oersted discovered the magnetic effect of electricity

Hans Christian Oersted discovered the magnetic effect of electricity

In 1820, the Danish professor of physics, Hans Christian Oersted demonstrated a simple experiment on electricity at a lecture. During the demonstration he discovered that the electric current passing through the wire affects the magnetic compass needle located under it which was the first connection found between electricity and magnetism. According to one version this happened on February 15, 1820.


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