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

Force on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

(a)[2]

State the meaning of a magnetic field.

(b)[3]

On Fig. 6.1, draw four field lines to show the magnetic field around wire P caused by the current in the wire.

(c(i))[2]

Calculate the magnetic force per unit length acting on wire Q because of wire P.

(c(ii))[1]

State the direction of the force exerted on wire Q by wire P.

(c(iii))[2]

The flux density of the magnetic field at wire P due to the current in wire Q is $1.5\,\text{mT}$. Determine the magnitude of the current in wire P. Explain your reasoning.

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