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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question
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The magnetic field pattern produced by a coil carrying a direct current is similar to the magnetic field pattern of
Options
A two straight parallel wires carrying current in the same direction
B two straight parallel wires carrying current in opposite directions
C a permanent bar magnet
Correct Answer
D a horseshoe permanent magnet
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A current-carrying loop/coil produces a dipole field pattern very similar to that of a bar magnet, with distinct north and south poles.

Hint

Picture the field lines looping from one face of the coil to the other — which type of magnet has a matching pattern?

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 18
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1178 of 1819
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