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Force on a current-carrying conductor past paper questions

A2 Physics 9702 · Magnetic fields. 1 understand that a force might act on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field 2 recall and use the equation F = BIL sin θ, with directions as interpreted by Fleming’s left-hand rule 3 define magnetic flux density as the force acting per unit current per unit length on a wire placed at right- angles to the magnetic field

In Cambridge A Level A2 Physics 9702, Force on a current-carrying conductor came up in 16 of the 42 papers on Paperstreak, for about 4 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in May/June 2025.

Often set with Force on a moving charge, Magnetic fields due to currents, Concept of a magnetic field.

16 questions, newest first

1. 9702/41/M/J/25 Question 7 part (a) · 2 marks
2. 9702/43/M/J/25 Question 7 part (a) · 2 marks
3. 9702/41/O/N/24 Question 7 part (a) · 2 marks
4. 9702/43/O/N/24 Question 7 part (a) · 2 marks
5. 9702/41/O/N/23 Question 6 part (a) · 2 marks
6. 9702/43/O/N/23 Question 6 part (a) · 2 marks
7. 9702/41/M/J/23 Question 6 part (c(i)) · 2 marks
8. 9702/43/M/J/23 Question 6 part (c(i)) · 2 marks
9. 9702/42/O/N/22 Question 7 · 10 marks
10. 9702/42/M/J/22 Question 6 part (a) · 2 marks
11. 9702/41/O/N/21 Question 8 · 6 marks
12. 9702/43/O/N/21 Question 8 · 6 marks
13. 9702/42/M/J/21 Question 8 part (a) · 2 marks
14. 9702/41/M/J/20 Question 8 · 13 marks
15. 9702/43/M/J/20 Question 8 · 13 marks
16. 9702/42/F/M/20 Question 8 part (b) · 2 marks

More in Magnetic fields: Concept of a magnetic field, Force on a moving charge, Magnetic fields due to currents, Electromagnetic induction.

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