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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.

Syllabus sections

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