Date | May 2022 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 22M.1.HL.TZ1.22 |
Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | 1 |
Command term | Question number | 22 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A conductor is placed in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the paper. A force F acts on the conductor when there is a current in the conductor as shown.
The conductor is rotated 30° about the axis of the magnetic field.
What is the direction of the magnetic field and what is the magnitude of the force on the conductor after the rotation?
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
This question requires careful reading by the candidate. Candidates needed to appreciate that the rotation relative to the magnetic field axis still produces a 90 degree angle between the conductor and the field. Option D was a very effective distractor for students.