2. The electric field is defined as the electric force per unit charge. Explain why the magnetic field cannot be defined as the magnetic force per unit charge. 3. For a current-carrying wire placed in an external magnetic field, for what orientation is the magnitude of the magnetic force exerted by the external field on the wire a maximum? For what oreintation is it a minimum?

2. The electric field is defined as the electric force per unit charge. Explain why the magnetic field cannot be defined as the magnetic force per unit charge. 3. For a current-carrying wire placed in an external magnetic field, for what orientation is the magnitude of the magnetic force exerted by the external field on the wire a maximum? For what oreintation is it a minimum?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 98A

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