
This diagram shows a view from above of two long, parallel strips of aluminium foil, and , carrying a current downwards into the paper.

(a) On a copy of the diagram, draw the magnetic field around and between the two strips.


Important Questions on Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism
This diagram shows a view from above of two long, parallel strips of aluminium foil, A and B, carrying a current downwards into the paper.
(b) State and explain the direction of the forces caused by the current in the strips.

This diagram shows a wire that carries a constant direct current. Plotting compass , placed alongside the wire, points due north. Compass is placed below the wire and compass is placed above the wire.
(a) State the direction of the current in the wire.

This diagram shows a wire that carries a constant direct current. Plotting compass placed alongside the wire, points due north. Compass is placed below the wire and compass is placed above the wire.
(b) State in which direction compass P points.

This diagram shows a wire that carries a constant direct current. Plotting compass placed alongside the wire, points due north. Compass is placed below the wire and compass is placed above the wire.
State in which direction compass Q points if the current in
the wire is reversed.

This diagram shows a rectangular metal frame placed in a uniform magnetic field.
The magnetic flux density is and the current in the metal frame is
(a) Calculate the force experienced by side of the frame.

This diagram shows a rectangular metal frame placed in a uniform magnetic field.
The magnetic flux density is and the current in the metal frame is
(b) Suggest why side QR does not experience a force.

This diagram shows a rectangular metal frame placed in a uniform magnetic field.
The magnetic flux density is and the current in the metal frame is
(c) Describe the motion of the frame immediately after the
current in the frame is switched on.

This diagram shows a rectangular metal frame placed in a uniform magnetic field.
The magnetic flux density is and the current in the metal frame is
(d) Calculate the maximum torque (moment) exerted about an
axis parallel to side .
