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What is the phenomenon called when a measurable voltage is produced between the two sides of a conductor due to the influence of a magnetic field?
What is the phenomenon called when a measurable voltage is produced between the two sides of a conductor due to the influence of a magnetic field?
- Magnetic induction
- Hall effect (correct)
- Conductive effect
- Transverse voltage effect
Who is credited with the discovery of the Hall effect?
Who is credited with the discovery of the Hall effect?
- Michael Faraday
- E. H. Hall (correct)
- Thomas Edison
- Nikola Tesla
Why is conventional current used in most common electrical applications?
Why is conventional current used in most common electrical applications?
- It is more efficient in generating magnetic fields.
- It is not affected by the Hall effect.
- It makes no difference whether positive or negative charge is considered to be moving. (correct)
- It has a higher voltage output.
What is the polarity of the Hall voltage for positive and negative charge carriers?
What is the polarity of the Hall voltage for positive and negative charge carriers?
In what direction does the magnetic field exert a force on the moving charge carriers in the Hall effect?
In what direction does the magnetic field exert a force on the moving charge carriers in the Hall effect?