5 Right hand grip rule

6 Diagrams 1, 2 & 3 show plotting compasses arranged on a small platform around a vertical wire A B.
In each case say whether a current is flowing through the conductor, and if so in what direction.
Complete each diagram with a plus and minus sign in the circles at each end of the wire. The pointed
end of the compass needle is the north-seeking pole.
QA

Diagram 1 [2]

Diagram 2 [2]

Diagram 3 [2]

7 Diagrams 4, 5 & 6 show plotting compasses arranged at random on a platform around a vertical wire.
In each case complete the diagram by adding arrows to show the direction in which the needle of
each plotting compass will point. The pointed end of the compass needle is the north-seeking pole.

C a

a C GB

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8 Diagrams 1 to 4 below show horizontal wires. In each case a plotting compass is placed just above
the wire.
In each case say whether the wire carries a current, and if so the direction in which the current is
flowing. Add plus and minus signs to the diagrams in which there is evidence of current flow.

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A B A B

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Diagram 1 [2]

Diagram 2 [2]

Diagram 3 [2]

Diagram 4 ________________ [2]

9 Complete diagrams 1 & 2 below by adding arrows to the plotting compasses to show how they would
point given the polarity shown in the diagram

C
0 0 )O1 C 02

10 Complete diagrams 3 & 4 by adding an arrow to the plotting compass above and below the wire to
show how it would point and indicate the positive and negative end of the wire by adding a plus and
minus sign in the circles at each end of the wire.

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7
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7
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11 What is the polarity of each of the electromagnets shown below?

Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3

B A B~J A

Diagram 1 __________________ [2]

Diagram 2 [2]

Diagram 3 [2]