Which of the following best describes a magnetic field?
28. Magnetic Fields and Forces
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
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A current-carrying circular coil lies flat in the -plane with current flowing counterclockwise when viewed from above. In which direction does the magnetic field at the center of the coil point?
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When a magnet spins near a conducting wire, does the changing magnetic field create an electric field that causes electrons to move in the wire?
33views - Multiple ChoiceIn SI units, what is magnetic field strength (magnetic flux density) measured in?
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Two long, straight, parallel wires carry currents in the same direction. What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by wire at the location of wire ?
18views - Multiple ChoiceIn the context of magnets and magnetic fields, determining whether a piece of metal is magnetic (i.e., attracted to a magnet) is best classified as which type of property?
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A long straight current-carrying wire runs vertically upward. At point , which is located to the east of the wire, what is the direction of the magnetic field produced by the wire at that point?
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Which of the following statements about the direction of the field (magnetic field) around a straight, current-carrying wire is correct?
13views - Multiple ChoiceIn the context of ferromagnetic materials, what is a magnetic domain?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a fundamental source of a magnetic field in classical electromagnetism?
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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?
32views - Multiple ChoiceA compass works because its magnetic needle does which of the following?