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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2021 · Q321 Mark

The diagram shows a horizontal rectangular wire coil WXYZ between the poles of a magnet. There is a current in the coil in the direction shown. Which statement is correct?

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AThe side WX experiences an upward force.

BThe side XY experiences an outward force.

CThe side YZ experiences an inward force.

DThe side ZW experiences a downward force.

✓ Correct answer

A: The side WX experiences an upward force.

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Topic: Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 32.

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