These effects are derived from two fundamental observations of physics: a steady current creates a steady magnetic field described by Oersted's law, and a time-varying magnetic field induces an electromotive force in nearby conductors, which is described by Faraday's law of induction.
Butter & salt. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Husk the corn, wrap each ear in foil, adding 2 teaspoons of butter to each packet. Bake for about 25 minutes or roast the foil-wrapped corn over hot coals turning once during the cooking. Serve with more butter and salt.
The most important part of cooking corn on the cob in the oven is getting the oven really hot; let the oven heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The corn cooks just as easily at 400 degrees F, but less browning occurs at lower temperatures.