a 1.2 m wire carries a current of 10.0 A in a uniform magnetic field of 0.050T. Find the magnitude of the magnetic force on the wire.

Respuesta :

Ok so you want to use the following formula which corresponds to the magnetic force on a wire F = (B)(I)(L) (where L is usually represented by a small l but it looks like I which corresponds to current).

Ok so we need to know what all the letters stand for F of course is the magnetic force. B is the magnetic field strength ( 0.050 T). I is the current (10 A) and L is the length (1.2) of the wire where the magnetic force has an affect. Slot this into your equation and you're done.

F = (0.050)(10)(1.2)
   = 0.6 N (Newtons
Hope this helps :).