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2 marksElectromagnetism

CSEC Physics · 1997 · Paper 2 · Question 1(d)(i)

Figure 4 shows a conductor carrying current into the paper.

Draw the magnetic field near to the conductor, using arrows to indicate the direction of the field.

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  2. 1(b)(i)On Figure 2, indicate with an arrow the direction of the force exerted by the magnetic field on this conductor.[1 mark]
  3. 1(b)(ii)How could the force on this conductor be increased?[2 marks]
  4. 1(b)(iii)Draw a labelled diagram to show how you could produce a uniform magnetic field like the one on page 2.[2 marks]
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  6. 1(c)(ii)What extra device is needed to ensure that the coil continues to rotate?[1 mark]
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