Force on a Current-carrying Wire in a Magnetic Field

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Force on a Current-carrying Wire in a Magnetic Field: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field, Direction of Force on a Conductor in Magnetic Field, Flemings Left Hand Rule, Magnetism in Medicines & Ampere's Swimming Rule etc.

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The force of repulsion between two parallel wires is f when each one of them carries a certain current I. If the current in each is doubled, the force between them would be:

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An electron beam enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in the figure.

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The direction of force acting on the electron beam will be:

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect related to Fleming's left hand rule?

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From Oersted's experiment of placing a current carrying conductor directly on a pivoted magnetic needle, we can infer that the direction of deflection of needle will depend on direction of _____(current/voltage).

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According to Ampere's swimming rule, the south pole of the magnetic needle deflects towards _____ hand of the swimmer.

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Ampere's swimming rule is used to find the direction of current.

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Explain Ampere's swimming rule.

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According to Ampere's swimming rule, the south pole of the magnetic needle deflects towards _____ hand of the swimmer.

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Ampere's swimming rule is used to find the direction of current.

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The refrigerator door has various alphabets stuck on it. If no adhesives are used to stick them, which is the force that can help them in sticking on to the door?

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Identify which of the following articles will experience magnetic force of attraction?

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A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in figure. In the field an electron and proton move as shown. The electron and the proton experience
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The magnetic field used in MRI is about ____________ times stronger than that of the earth's magnetic field.

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Magnetic field produced is most significant in which of the following two organs of human body?

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If an electric current carrying conductor is placed parallel to a magnetic field 

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What happens to a current-carrying conductor when placed in a magnetic field?