JAMB Physics 2007 Objective — Question 19
Question 19 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Use the diagram below (a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, field into the page) to answer this question. If the magnetic field points into the page and the force on the current-carrying conductor points upwards, what is the direction of the current?
- A. Downwards
- B. RightCorrect
- C. Left
- D. Upwards
Explanation
Using Fleming's Left Hand Rule with the field into the page and force upward, the current points to the right.
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