Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Fig. 8.1 shows a metal rod hanging in the magnetic field created by two permanent magnets. The rod is linked to a cell, so a current flows through it.
(a)[3]

State the direction of the force on the metal rod caused by the current. Explain your answer.

(b)[1]

State how this alteration changes the force on the metal rod.

(c)[4]

Describe what parts J, K, L and M do.

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