Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Wire · CAP 2007 #10
Physics · electromagnetism
Problem
A straight wire of length L carries a current I in the positive z direction in a region where the magnetic field is uniform and specified by Bx=3B, By=−2B, and Bz=B, where B is a constant. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the wire?
(a) 1.0 ILB; (b) 3.2 ILB; (c) 3.6 ILB;
(d) 4.2 ILB; (e) 5.0 ILB