IGCSE Physics (0625) 4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor Paper 1-2023,2024&2025

Question

A current-carrying coil is placed in a magnetic field.

Which effect does the coil experience?

A a change in shape

B a change in weight

C a resultant force

D a turning effect

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

A current-carrying conductor is placed between two magnetic poles. The current causes a force to act on the wire.

                                           

Three other arrangements P, Q and R, of the wire and magnetic poles are set up as shown.

             

Which arrangements will cause a force in the opposite direction to that shown in the top diagram?

A P, Q and R

B P and Q only

C P only

D R only

Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

Question

A wire is placed between the poles of a horseshoe magnet. There is a current in the wire in the

direction shown, and this causes a force to act on the wire.

                                   

Three other arrangements P, Q and R of the wire and magnet are set up as shown.

                     

Which arrangements cause a force in the same direction as the original arrangement?

A P, Q and R

B P and Q only

C P only

D R only

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

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