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12 Magnetism and the motor effect

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Question 6

A straight conductor and a magnetic field are both horizontal and at right angles to each other. The magnet producing the field rests on a top-pan balance. When current flows, the magnetic force on the magnet acts vertically downwards and the balance reading increases. The force on the magnet is equal in size to the force on the conductor. Use g=10 N/kgg = 10\ \mathrm{N/kg}g=10 N/kg.

The measurements are shown in the table.

MeasurementValue
Increase in balance reading1.2 g
Current in the conductor2.0 A
Length of conductor in the field6.0 cm

Calculate the magnetic flux density of the field.

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