Magnetic Forces and Fields

A self-checking practice quiz on magnetic forces and fields for an algebra-based physics course: magnets and fields, the magnetic force on moving charges, the right-hand rule, circular motion in a field, the force on a current-carrying wire, torque on a current loop, and velocity selectors. Every question is multiple choice and shown one at a time, and the set is drawn fresh each time you take it. At the end you receive a report showing how many you answered correctly.

What this quiz covers

This quiz includes questions on the following topics:

Magnets and magnetic fields
Magnetic force on a moving charge (F = qvB sinθ)
Force on a charge calculations
Direction of the magnetic force (right-hand rule)
Circular motion in a magnetic field
Radius of circular motion calculations
Force on a current-carrying wire (F = BIL sinθ)
Force on a wire calculations
Torque on a current loop
Velocity selectors and crossed fields
Magnetic field units and concepts
Applications of magnetic forces
Magnetic force concepts

Magnetic Forces and Fields

What this quiz covers

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