Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

A metal rod $PQ$ is placed on two horizontal metal wires connected to a battery. The rod is positioned between the poles of a magnet. When the switch is closed, the rod moves to the right. What could be altered so that the rod moves to the left?

  • AOpen the switch.
  • BReverse the battery terminals and exchange the poles of the magnet.
  • CReverse the battery terminals but without exchanging the poles of the magnet.
  • DTurn the metal rod around ($P$ and $Q$ exchanged).

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