Physics 5054 · O Level · Simple magnetism and magnetic fields

Simple magnetism and magnetic fields — practice question

A magnet suspended freely is positioned at right angles to a uniform magnetic field, as illustrated. The magnet is seen from above. What happens to the magnet when it is released?

  • AIt turns through $90^\circ$ clockwise and then stops moving.
  • BIt turns through $90^\circ$ anticlockwise and then stops moving.
  • CIt turns through $90^\circ$ clockwise and moves towards U.
  • DIt turns through $90^\circ$ anticlockwise and moves towards V.

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