Which statement describes what most likely occurs when a compass is placed next to a simple circuit made from a battery, a light
bulb, and a wire? A. A magnetic field created by the compass increases the current in the electrical circuit.
B. A magnetic field created by the compass causes the light bulb to stop working.
C. A magnetic field created by the electric current places negative charges on the compass.
D. A magnetic field created by the electric current causes the compass needle to move.
<span>When a compass is placed next to a simple circuit made from a battery, a light bulb, and a wire, the magnetic field created by the electric current in the wire causes the compass needle to move. (D)</span>