Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Lorentz Force, Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field, Magnetic Force, Force on a Moving Charge in Magnetic Field and, Motion of Charged Particle in Uniform Magnetic Field
Important Questions on Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field
Describe the condition under which a charged particle in a magnetic field follow straight line path.
Magnetic force never change the speed of a charged particle.
Define the term Lorentz force.
The value of force on a current carrying wire of a uniform magnetic field is zero.
What will be the value of force on a current carrying wire of a uniform magnetic field?
The force on a wire is , if the magnetic field is , length is , and current is
Calculate the force on a wire, given magnetic field is , length is , and current is
The radius of the object in the circular path in a magnetic field is directly proportional to the strength of the magnetic field.
What are the factors on which the radius of the object in the circular path in a magnetic field depends upon?
The time period of a charged particle undergoing a circular motion in a uniform magnetic field does not depend upon the charge of the material and magnetic field.
What are the factors that the time period of a charged particle undergoing a circular motion in a uniform magnetic field depends upon?
A charged particle travelling through a magnetic field can never travel in a circular path.
Under what conditions will a charged particle travelling through a magnetic field follows a circular path?
The kinetic energy of the particle changes when it is inside a magnetic field.
Does the presence of magnetic field affect the kinetic energy of the particle?
The right-hand thumb rule is used to find the direction of magnetic field around a current carrying a straight conductor.
Explain right-hand thumb rule.
Electrical motors use Fleming's left-hand rule to find direction of magnetic forces.
Explain Fleming's left-hand rule.
Magnetic force depends on charge of particle, velocity and the magnetic field.