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Physics · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 35

5054Magnetic effect of a current

The diagram shows an alarm system in which the switch S is shown closed. The top circuit is arranged so that the electromagnet is positioned over the soft iron contact. [diagram: S, bell, pivot, electromagnet, iron contact, metal] What happens when the switch S is opened?

  1. Airon contact: drops, bell: rings
  2. Biron contact: drops, bell: stops ringing
  3. Ciron contact: moves up, bell: rings
  4. Diron contact: moves up, bell: stops ringing

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Correct answer: A. iron contact: drops, bell: rings

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