Which of the following factors can affect the strength of a magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire?
28. Magnetic Fields and Forces
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
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Which of the following best describes a magnetic field?
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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?
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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 ?
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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?
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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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