Physics

JAMB 1979

Fig 8 shows a current I flowing in a copper wire situated in a magnetic field existing between the pole-pieces of a horse-shoe magnet.
Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. The wire will experience a force in the direction into the paper
• B. The wire will experience a force in the direction out of the paper
• C. The wire will vibrate in a direction into and out of the paper
• D. the wire will move in the direction of the field i.e toward the s-pole
• E. the wire will not move because it is made of copper which is non magnetic

Quick Questions