MDCAT Physics MCQ #959

A coil of wire is placed in a magnetic field and is observed to experience a force. What is the reason for this force?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #959

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A coil of wire is placed in a magnetic field and is observed to experience a force. What is the reason for this force?

    • A) The coil is being stretched
    • B) The coil is being heated
    • C) The coil is experiencing a magnetic force due to the interaction between the magnetic field and the current-carrying wire
    • D) The coil is experiencing an electric force due to the interaction between the electric field and the current-carrying wire

    Answer: The coil is experiencing a magnetic force due to the interaction between the magnetic field and the current-carrying wire

    Explanation: The force experienced by the coil is due to the interaction between the magnetic field and the current-carrying wire, resulting in a magnetic force.