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Determination of Hall voltage, and Hall coefficient in Hall effect set up

In the Hall Effect experiment, what is the primary mechanism responsible for the generation of the Hall voltage?

a: The magnetic field inducing an electric current in the conductor Explanation

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b: The Hall sensor measuring the magnetic field strength Explanation

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c: The Lorentz force deflecting the charge carriers’ perpendicular to both the current and the magnetic field Explanation

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d: The charge separation caused by the Lorentz force, creating a potential difference across the conductor Explanation

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Which of the following parameters affects the magnitude of the Hall voltage in the Hall Effect experiment?

a: The length of the conductor Explanation

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b: The temperature of the conductor Explanation

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c: The magnetic field strength Explanation

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d: The resistance of the conductor Explanation

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What is the relationship between the Hall voltage and the magnetic field direction in the Hall effect experiment?

a: The Hall voltage is in the same direction as the magnetic field. Explanation

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b: The Hall voltage is perpendicular to both the current and the magnetic field. Explanation

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c: The Hall voltage is opposite to the magnetic field direction. Explanation

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d: The Hall voltage is parallel to the current direction. Explanation

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Which of the following materials would be most suitable for observing a strong Hall effect?

a: A non-magnetic metal Explanation

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b: A superconductor Explanation

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c: A semiconductor with low carrier density Explanation

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d: A semiconductor with high carrier density Explanation

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In the Hall effect experiment, what is the role of the magnetic field?

a: To induce electric currents in the conductor Explanation

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b: To create a potential difference across the conductor Explanation

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c: To provide a force to deflect the charge carriers Explanation

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d: To measure the temperature of the conductor Explanation

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