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The function of a wire loop is to transfer small amount of bacterial culture into broth. It is also used to move an agar plate for its continued growth.

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What is the hazard of the splattering tendency in sterilizing a wire loop over a flame?

The hazard of splattering when sterilizing a wire loop over a flame is the possibility of hot liquid or molten agar escaping the loop and causing burns or fires. It can also lead to contamination of the work area or samples due to aerosolization of microorganisms. Proper technique and caution should be used to minimize these risks.


How will you know when you have flamed the inoculating loop or needle long enough?

You will have flamed the inoculating loop or needle long enough when the entire wire or metal is glowing red-hot. This sterilizes the tool, ensuring that no contaminants are introduced into your sample.


What is the name of the tweezers you use to take samples?

Microbiological loop or inoculation loop is typically used to take samples in a laboratory setting. These tools are small, sterilized wire loops used to transfer a small amount of bacterial culture for further testing or analysis.


Which cells has a function most similar to electrial wire?

Neurons in the nervous system have a function most similar to electrical wires, as they transmit electrical signals through their structure to communicate messages between different parts of the body.


What are the other inoculating instruments aside from needle?

Some other inoculating instruments include loops, spreaders, swabs, and pipettes. These tools are used to transfer and spread microorganisms onto various growth media for cultivation and observation in laboratory settings.

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What is the shape of the loop of wire in the scenario where a loop of wire is in the shape of two concentric semicircles as shown?

The shape of the loop of wire is two concentric semicircles.


What happens when no net force acts on a loop of wire in a magnetic field?

When no net force acts on a loop of wire in a magnetic field, the loop will not experience any acceleration or movement.


What are the difference between a wire loop and a wire needle?

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Why if the same current flows in a wire coil and a single wire loop the magnetic field inside the coil is stronger than the field inside the loop?

why, if the same current flows in a wire coil and a single loop, the magnetic field inside the coil stronger than the field inside the loop


A loop of wire is placed within a magnetic field If the loop of wire is stationary as is the magnetic field will a current be induced in the wire?

No it will not. In order to get electrical activity you need motion. Either the magnet or the wire must move.


What factors will increase the current in a stationary wire loop?

Increasing the strength of the magnetic field passing through the loop, increasing the number of turns in the wire loop, or increasing the speed at which the magnetic field changes can all increase the current in a stationary wire loop through Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.


When electric currents runs through a loop of wire it makes and what?

When an electric current runs through a loop of wire, it generates a magnetic field around the wire. This phenomenon is known as electromagnetism.


What factors determine the magnitude of induced current in a wire loop when exposed to a changing magnetic field?

The magnitude of induced current in a wire loop when exposed to a changing magnetic field is determined by factors such as the strength of the magnetic field, the rate of change of the magnetic field, the number of turns in the wire loop, and the resistance of the wire.


Why the loop is flamed after completing the inoculation?

because when we inoculate the culture with wire loop,some organism may be sticked to it which may be harmful or can cause trouble.so to destroy the remaining organisms wire loop is flamed again.


What describes the production of an electric current by moving a loop of wire through a magnetic field or moving a magnet through a wire loop?

moving a loop of wire through a magnetic Field. The rotation of a coil of copper wire trough a magnetic field changes magnetic field as "seen" from the coil inducing an alternating current.


Another name for a platinum wire loop?

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The function of a generator is to change?

...is to change electrical energy into mechanical energy.