O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q341 Mark

The diagram shows a wire XY lying between the poles of a magnet. The ends of the wire are connected to a sensitive ammeter. The wire is moved and a reading is registered. In which direction is the wire moved?

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AArrow pointing out of the page (perpendicular to the magnetic field and wire)

BArrow pointing diagonally upwards-right (parallel to the magnetic field)

CArrow pointing diagonally downwards-right (parallel to the magnetic field)

DArrow pointing into the page (perpendicular to the magnetic field and wire)

✓ Correct answer

A: Arrow pointing out of the page (perpendicular to the magnetic field and wire)

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