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Date May 2014 Marks available 1 Reference code 14M.1.SL.TZ1.20
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
Command term Question number 20 Adapted from N/A

Question

Three parallel wires, X, Y and Z, carry equal currents. The currents in X and Z are directed into the page. The current in Y is directed out of the page.

Which arrow shows the direction of the magnetic force experienced by wire Z?

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism » 5.4 – Magnetic effects of electric currents
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