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

Force on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

As shown in Fig. 8.1, two long, straight, parallel wires P and Q have currents directed into the plane of the paper. The current in P is $I$ and the current in Q is $2I$.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 8.1, draw an arrow to indicate the direction of the magnetic field at wire Q caused by the current in wire P. Label the arrow B.

(a(ii))[1]

On Fig. 8.1, draw a second arrow to show the direction of the force on wire Q due to the current in wire P. Label the arrow F.

(b(i))[2]

State, with a reason, how the size of the force on wire P compares with the size of the force on wire Q.

(b(ii))[1]

State how the direction of the force on wire P compares with that of the force on wire Q.

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