A segment of wire carries a current of 25 A along the x axis from x = −2.0 m to x = 0 and then along the y axis from y = 0 to y

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A segment of wire carries a current of 25 A along the x axis from x = −2.0 m to x = 0 and then along the y axis from y = 0 to y

= 3.0 m. In this region of space, the magnetic field is equal to 40 mT in the positive z direction. What is the magnitude of the force on this segment of wire?

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julsineya [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-16T04:51:14+03:00

julsineya [31]3 years ago

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Answer: F = 2N

Explanation: If a current i is flowing in a wire of length L lying in a region of magnetic field B, then the magnetic force acting on the wire is given by

F = BIL

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