Who first observed that a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a strong magnetic field?

Name the factors on which the force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field depends.

An electron enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in the figure. The direction of force acting on the electron will be:

Which device uses direct current $(DC)$?

The figure shows a long solenoid,a cylindrical coil of a number of turns of insulated copper wire,connected to a battery through an ammeter $A$ and a rheostat $Rh$.
$(i)$ Which end of the solenoid is a $N$-pole and which end is a $S$-pole?
$(ii)$ Draw the magnetic field lines inside the solenoid and indicate their directions. Are magnetic field lines closed?
$(iii)$ How can you increase the strength of the magnetic field inside the solenoid? Give two methods.

Explain the meanings of the words "electromagnetic" and "induction" in the term electromagnetic induction. List three factors on which the value of induced current produced in a circuit depends. Name and state the rule used to determine the direction of induced current. State one practical application of this phenomenon in everyday life.