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

Force on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

(a)[2]

State the two conditions that must be met for a copper wire placed in a magnetic field to experience a magnetic force.

(b(i))[3]

On Fig. 6.1, draw arrows to show the direction of the magnetic field at each point $X$, $Y$ and $Z$.

(b(ii))[2]

Compare the magnitude of the magnetic field flux density for the pairs $X$ and $W$, and $Y$ and $Z$.

(c)[3]

Two long parallel current-carrying wires are placed close together in a vacuum. Explain why these wires exert a magnetic force on one another. You may add a labelled diagram if you wish.

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