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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q321 Mark

P and Q represent two, parallel, straight wires carrying currents into the plane of the paper. P and Q exert a force on each other. Which arrow shows the force on Q?

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AArrow A pointing up

BArrow B pointing right

CArrow C pointing down

DArrow D pointing left, towards P

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D: Arrow D pointing left, towards P

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Topic: Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 32.

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