Physics

Physics

Problem

A 40 W40\,\text{W} electric heater consists of a straight nichrome wire of length 0.50 m0.50\,\text{m}. The heater is connected to a 20 V20\,\text{V} DC supply and is kept in a region having a uniform magnetic field. The wire makes an angle of 60∘60^{\circ} with the direction of the field. (i) Calculate the current flowing through the wire. (ii) If the magnetic force required on the wire is 0.30 N0.30\,\text{N}, determine the minimum magnetic field strength needed in the region.

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