Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Fig. 9.1 depicts a horizontal wire PQ located in the gap between the N pole and the S pole of a magnet. A current flows in the wire from P to Q. Because the wire carries current in the magnetic field, a force acts on it.
(a(i))[1]

Draw an arrow, labelled M, to indicate the magnetic-field direction in the gap between the magnet poles.

(a(ii))[1]

Draw an arrow, labelled F, to indicate the direction of the force on the current-carrying wire caused by the magnet's magnetic field.

(b)[1]

State what happens to the force if the direction of the current in wire PQ is reversed.

(c(i))[3]

On Fig. 9.2, sketch the magnetic-field pattern produced by the current in the wire. Show which way the field points.

(c(ii))[1]

State how this change in current affects the magnetic field.

(d)[1]

State the direction of the force on the S pole of the small magnet.

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