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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.SL.TZ2.21
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone 2
Command term Question number 21 Adapted from N/A

Question

A positively-charged particle moves parallel to a wire that carries a current upwards.

What is the direction of the magnetic force on the particle?

A.  To the left

B.  To the right

C.  Into the page

D.  Out of the page

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

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