The Design and Use of Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets
 

The Design and Use of Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets problem 9


A metal bar is placed inside a current-carrying coil, as shown in diagram 1. There is a small current in the coil. The bar holds a few nails, as shown in diagram 2.




When there is no current in the coil, the nails drop off. Which row is correct?



 

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