Which of the following statements about the direction of the field (magnetic field) around a straight, current-carrying wire is correct?
28. Magnetic Fields and Forces
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
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Which of the following is the primary source of magnetic fields ?
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In devices that use electromagnets, why is a permanent magnet often included as well?
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Which of the following components are typically found in the magnetic system of a magneto?
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How can magnets attract or repel each other without touching?
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In the context of Earth's magnetic field, what is one end of a magnetized compass's needle attracted to?
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In a typical bar magnet, where is the magnetic force the strongest?
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If you bring the of one bar magnet close to the of another bar magnet, will these magnets be attracted or repelled?
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A bar magnet is placed near the end of a solenoid with its north pole facing the solenoid's south pole. When current flows through the solenoid to create a south magnetic pole at the end closest to the bar magnet, what is the direction of the magnetic force that the solenoid exerts on the bar magnet?
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A long straight wire carries a current of . What is the magnetic field strength at point 1, located a distance from the wire?
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Which statement best describes the magnetic field of Jupiter compared to Earth's magnetic field?
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Which of the following devices operates using magnetism rather than electromagnetic radiation?
12views - Multiple ChoiceWhich option best completes the following sentence? If a magnet is carefully balanced, as in a compass, the north end of the magnet points roughly toward…762views
- Multiple ChoiceA wire carries a positive current to the left in the plane of this screen. What is the direction of the magnetic field at a point near the top of the screen, still in the plane of the screen?874views
- Multiple ChoiceAt what distance from a wire carrying a 10 Acurrent is the magnetic field strength equal to ? This is the approximate value of the earth's magnetic field.1068views2rank