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Coils "P" and "Q" each have a large number of turns of insulated wire. When switch "S" is closed, the pointer of galvanometer "G" is deflected towards the left. To make the pointer of "G" deflect toward the right one could:

Correct answer: D. Open S

  • A. Move the slide of the rheostat R quickly to the right
  • B. Move coil P toward coil Q
  • C. Move coil Q toward coil P
  • D. Open S

Explanation

When "S" is closed the magnetic flux will be in increasing order in coil Q and galvanometer shows left deflection. While when "S" is opened, the magnetic flux will be in decreasing order. So, the direction of current will be reversed (right deflection) according to Lenz's law.

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