Hall effect is observed in a specimen (metal or semi- conductor) when it is carrying current and is placed in a magnetic field. The resultant electric field inside the specimen is
A. normal to both current and magnetic field
B. in the same direction as current
C. in a direction anti parallel to magnetic field
D. none of the above
Answer:A
Hall effect is observed in a specimen (metal or semi- conductor) when it is carrying current and is placed in a magnetic field. The resultant electric field inside the specimen is
A. normal to both current and magnetic field B. in the same direction as current C. in a direction anti parallel to magnetic field D. none of the above