(i) the direction of deflection of the north pole of a compass needle kept at a given point near the conductor remains unaffected even when the terminals of the battery sending current in the wire are inter changed.

 (ii) for a given battery, the degree of deflection of a N-pole decreases when the compass is kept at a point farther away from the conductor.

Which of the above observations of the student is incorrect and why?

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