3. Electricity and Magnetism
Magnetism — Quiz
Test your understanding of magnetism with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following is the correct formula for the magnetic force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field?
Question 2
A straight wire segment of length 0.5 m carries a current of 2 A and is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 T. If the wire is oriented at an angle of $90^\circ$ to the field, what is the magnitude of the force on the wire?
Question 3
Which of the following statements correctly describes the magnetic field inside a long, ideal solenoid?
Question 4
What is the direction of the magnetic field at the center of a circular loop carrying a current in a clockwise direction when viewed from above?
Question 5
A particle with charge $q = 1.5 \times 10^{-6} \; C$ moves with a velocity $\vec{v} = 4 \times 10^3 \; m/s \hat{j}$ in a magnetic field $\vec{B} = 0.2 \; T \hat{i}$. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the particle?