Galvanometers are coils of wire connected to a battery. When current flows through the wire, it creates a magnetic field. Since the wire is bundled up, it multiplies this electromagnetic effect to create a simple electromagnet that you can detect with your compass.
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Not really, since you’re using such a small bit of wire. If you had miles of it, then yes.
If you have more wire do you need more power.