Physics 5054 · O Level · Forces on a current-carrying conductor

Forces on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

An illustrated horizontal rectangular wire coil WXYZ is placed between the poles of a magnet. A current flows through the coil in the direction indicated. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe side WX experiences an upward force.
  • BThe side XY experiences an outward force.
  • CThe side YZ experiences an inward force.
  • DThe side ZW experiences a downward force.

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