In which of the following scenarios will a magnetic field be produced?
Practice Questions
Q1
In which of the following scenarios will a magnetic field be produced?
A stationary charge
A moving charge
A neutral atom
A charged particle at rest
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
In which of the following scenarios will a magnetic field be produced?
Correct Answer: Moving charge
Step 1: Understand what a magnetic field is. A magnetic field is an area around a magnet or a moving electric charge where magnetic forces can be felt.
Step 2: Know that a magnetic field is produced by moving charges. This means that when electric charges (like electrons) are in motion, they create a magnetic field.
Step 3: Recognize that a stationary charge (a charge that is not moving) does not create a magnetic field. It only creates an electric field.
Step 4: Look at the scenarios given in the question. Identify if there are any moving charges in those scenarios.
Step 5: Conclude that if there is a moving charge in a scenario, a magnetic field will be produced. If all charges are stationary, no magnetic field will be produced.
