The current in the long, straight wire is I = 10.0 A and the wire lies in the plane of the rectangular loop, which carries current I = 15.0 A in the counterclockwise direction (not shown on the loop). The dimensions (See Figure) are c = 0.20 m, a = 0.20 m, and 1 = 0.40 m. Find the magnitude and direction of the net force exerted on the loop by magnetic field created by the wire.

The current in the long, straight wire is I = 10.0 A and the wire lies in the plane of the rectangular loop, which carries current I = 15.0 A in the counterclockwise direction (not shown on the loop). The dimensions (See Figure) are c = 0.20 m, a = 0.20 m, and 1 = 0.40 m. Find the magnitude and direction of the net force exerted on the loop by magnetic field created by the wire.

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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