Magnetic Force on Wire · CAP 2002 #20

Physics · electromagnetism

Problem

Four very long straight wires carry equal electric current in the +z direction. They intersect the x–y plane at (x,y) = (-a,0), (0,a), (a,0), and (0,-a). The magnetic force exerted on the wire at position (-a,0) is along (a) +y. (b) -y. (c) +x. (d) -x.

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