Question

Hans Christian Ørsted observed that when a current-carrying wire was brought near a compass, the compass needle moved.

In Ørsted’s observation, the current-carrying wire acted like a __________. Michael Faraday based his first invention, the __________, on Ørsted s observation.

Blank #1 Options:
generator
magnet
motor

Blank #2 Options:
electromagnetic
generator
motor

Answer 1

Please help me if you figure out the answer! Thanks! :)

Answer 2

Hey @StormyGem

Think about a compass.
How can you move the needle of a compass? With a generator? A magnet? A motor?

I don't know if you've ever had a compass or played with one but it should be pretty obvious if you have

Answer 3

As for the second half of your question, just look up Hans Christian Ørsted's first invention.

You should be able to figure it out if you just go through his Wikipedia page briefly
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_%C3%98rsted