Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Force on a current-carrying conductor

Force on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

(a)[3]

Define the tesla as a unit.

(b(i))[3]

State and explain the direction of the force on the wire caused by the current.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the magnitude of the magnetic flux density between the poles of the magnet.

(c)[2]

A low-frequency alternating current is now passed through the wire in (b). The root-mean-square (r.m.s.) value of the current is $5.6\,\text{A}$. Describe quantitatively how the reading on the balance changes.

(ii)[2]

Calculate the magnitude of the magnetic flux density between the poles of the magnet.

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