Force on a Current-carrying Conductor
 

Force on a Current-carrying Conductor problem 9


The diagram shows a wire in the magnetic field between two poles of a magnet.




The current in the wire repeatedly changes between a constant value in one direction and a constant value in the opposite direction. This is shown on the graph.




What is the effect on the wire?


  • The force on the wire alternates between one direction and the opposite direction.

  • The force on the wire is constant in size and direction.

  • There is no force acting on the wire at any time.

  • There is only a force on the wire when the current reverses.


 

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