A horizontal straight (8.900x10^1) m wire carrying (5.3x10^1) A of current runs from east to west. If the wire is at a point where the Earth's magnetic field is (2.10x10^-5) Tand it is perpendicular to the magnetic field, what is the magnetic force acting on the wire? Recall that Earth's magnetic field is directed to the geographic north. Be sure to state the direction of the force relative to the Earth. Note: Your answer is assumed to be reduced to the highest power possible. Your Answer: x10 Answer units

A horizontal straight (8.900x10^1) m wire carrying (5.3x10^1) A of current runs from east to west. If the wire is at a point where the Earth's magnetic field is (2.10x10^-5) Tand it is perpendicular to the magnetic field, what is the magnetic force acting on the wire? Recall that Earth's magnetic field is directed to the geographic north. Be sure to state the direction of the force relative to the Earth. Note: Your answer is assumed to be reduced to the highest power possible. Your Answer: x10 Answer units

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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