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12 Magnetism and the motor effect

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Question 8

A current-carrying conductor and a permanent magnet are each held stationary by a separate force sensor. The magnetic interaction pushes the conductor to the east with a force of 0.20 N.

Which statement about the forces exerted by the two sensors is correct?

[1]
A

Each sensor exerts a force of 0.20 N: the conductor's sensor acts to the west and the magnet's sensor acts to the east.

B

Only the conductor's sensor exerts a force of 0.20 N to the west; the magnet's sensor exerts no force.

C

Neither sensor exerts a force because the equal magnetic forces cancel across the two-object system.

D

Each sensor exerts a force of 0.20 N: the conductor's sensor acts to the east and the magnet's sensor acts to the west.

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