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

Forces on a current-carrying conductor — practice question

Fig. 7.1 illustrates a rectangular coil ABCD lying horizontally between an N-pole and an S-pole. A current flows through the coil. Side AB is acted on by an upward force F of magnitude $9.6 \times 10^{-3}\,\text{N}$.
(a(i))[1]

Explain why a force acts on side AB.

(a(ii))[2]

Determine the direction of the current in AB and state the basis used to deduce it.

(b)[2]

Since both side AB and side CD of the coil are $2.5\,\text{cm}$ from the axis, determine the total moment acting on the coil.

(c(i))[1]

Fig. 7.1 shows the coil as part of a direct current (d.c.) motor. State the name of the component that links the coil of a d.c. motor to the electricity supply.

(c(ii))[1]

State one modification to the arrangement in Fig. 7.1 that would give coil ABCD a larger turning effect.

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