Question

Which statement about the current and magnetic field correctly describes this figure as well as all electromagnets?


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Responses

The current generated by the magnetic field is parallel and points in the same direction as the magnetic field.
The current generated by the magnetic field is parallel and points in the same direction as the magnetic field.

The current, which points upward, is generated by the sporadic magnetic field.
The current, which points upward, is generated by the sporadic magnetic field.

The current generates the magnetic field and is parallel and opposite to the direction of the magnetic field.
The current generates the magnetic field and is parallel and opposite to the direction of the magnetic field.

The current generates and is perpendicular to the magnetic field.
The current generates and is perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the current and magnetic field in the context of an electromagnet is:

**The current generates and is perpendicular to the magnetic field.**

In electromagnets, the flowing current creates a magnetic field around the wire, and the relationship between the current and magnetic field is described by the right-hand rule. While the field can be oriented in various ways relative to the current, in many configurations, particularly in coils or solenoids, the magnetic field lines are often perpendicular to the direction of current flow.