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Question Question 9(iii)
(a) List three methods of producing magnetic fields.
(b) Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron beam moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall is deflected by a strong magnetic field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?
(c) Which rule is used to find the direction of magnetic field due to a current carrying conductor?
(a) Three methods are:
- Passing electric field through a straight conductor/circuit.
- Passing electric current through a circular loop.
- Passing electric current through a solenoid.
(b) According to Fleming's left hand rule, the direction of magnetic is vertically downwards, as the current is flowing in clockwise direction.
(c) Right hand thumb rule.