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

Forces on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

A wire is positioned in the magnetic field between the poles of a magnet, as illustrated. When current flows through the wire, a force acts on it. Which change would make this force larger?

  • Areverse both the direction of the current and the poles of the magnet
  • Breverse just the direction of the current
  • Cuse a stronger magnet
  • Duse a thicker wire with the same current

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