Question

A potential difference is developed across a current carrying metal strip when the strip is placed in a transverse magnetic field. The above effect is known as

a.

Fermi's effect

b.

Photo electric effect

c.

Joule's effect

d.

Hall's effect

Answer: (d).Hall's effect

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