Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

The diagrams illustrate a horizontal wire placed in a magnetic field. The horizontal wire is securely fixed at both ends (not shown), so it cannot move. The magnets and the holder rest on a balance. When no current flows in the wire, the balance reading is $0.35\text{ g}$. A d.c. current passes through the wire, as shown. What happens to the reading on the balance?

  • Asmaller than $0.35\text{ g}$
  • Bno change
  • Cchanging from smaller to larger than $0.35\text{ g}$ repeatedly
  • Dlarger than $0.35\text{ g}$

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