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Paper 3 structured question: Magnetic effect of a current

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Magnetic effect of a current

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Magnetic effects of electric current are utilized in various devices.

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Magnetic Effect in Devices

Electric current flowing through a conductor generates a magnetic field. This principle is used in devices like relays and loudspeakers.

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    State one device that uses the magnetic effect of an electric current.

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Application of Magnetic Effects

Devices such as relays and loudspeakers utilize the magnetic effect of electric current for their operation.

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    Explain how a relay operates using the magnetic effect of an electric current.

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