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

Force on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

(a)[3]

Define the tesla unit.

(b)

A magnet creates a uniform magnetic field of flux density $B$ in the region between its poles. A rigid copper wire carrying a current is supported on a pivot. The part $P Q L M$ of the wire lies between the poles of the magnet, as shown in Fig. 8.1. The wire is kept horizontal by a small weight $W$.

(b(i))[3]

Explain why the section $QL$ of the wire produces a moment about the pivot.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why sections $PQ$ and $LM$ of the wire have no effect on the equilibrium of the wire.

(c(i))[2]

Show that the change in moment of $W$ about the pivot is $3.3 \times 10^{-5}\,\text{N m}$.

(c(ii))[3]

Use the information in (i) to determine the magnetic flux density $B$ between the poles of the magnet.

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