Mathematics

Problem

0.10\,\text{m}

long straight conductor carries

5\,\text{A}

of current from south to north. It is kept in a uniform magnetic field of

0.20\,\text{T}

directed from east to west. Choose the correct magnitude and direction of the force experienced by the conductor. a)

0.20\,\text{N}

, upwards b)

0.10\,\text{N}

, downwards c)

0.10\,\text{N}

, upwards d)

0.01\,\text{N}

, upwards