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The figure bellow shows two parallel thick copper conductors connected to a d.c power supply. State and explain what is observed on the rider when the switch is closed.

Answer Text:
The rider moves towards the magnet away from the power supply. The conductor experiences a force when placed in magnetic field due to interaction between the two magnetic fields. The direction of motion follows Fleming’s left hand rule.