Q17 · 2020 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 17
The definition of magnetic field is
(A)
a region of space through which the total magnetic flux is measured.
(B)
a region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of attraction.
(C)
a region of space around an electrically charged particle or object within which a force would be exerted on other electrically charged particles or objects.
(D)
a region of space near a magnet, electric current or moving electrically charged particle in which a magnetic force acts on any other magnet, electric current or moving electrically charged particle.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer D
ANSWER
D
Worked solution
A magnetic field is the region in which magnets, currents or moving charges can experience magnetic force. Option D.
Selects option D.
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