Question

In figure 8, how do we think the displacement of rod AB will be affected if (i) current in the rod AB is increased, (ii) a stronger horse-shoe magnet is used, and (iii) length of the rod AB is increased?

Answer 1

The displacement of rod AB is increased due to magnetic force exerted on it, if :
(i) If the current in the rod is increased then rod will be deflected with greater force.
(ii) If a stronger horse-shoe magnet is used then also rod will be deflected with greater force due to the increase in magnetic field.
(iii) If the length of the rod AB is increased.