Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

(a)[4]

Describe an experiment that demonstrates that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. A diagram may be used to support your answer.

(b)[1]

A current in a wire can heat the wire until it melts. Describe how to reduce the heating effect of a current.

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