The diagram shows a current-carrying conductor between the poles of a magnet. The force on the wire acts downwards. Four changes are possible. 1 The current is increased. 2 A stronger magnet is used. 3 The current is reversed. 4 The poles exchange positions. Which two changes made together keep the force acting downwards?

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D: 3 and 4
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