The astronomical object 4U0142 + 61 has the distinction of creating the most powerful magnetic field ever observed. This object is referred to as "magnetar" (a subclass of pulsars), and its magnetic field is 1.3x10^15 times greater than the Earth's magnetic field.

(a) Suppose a 2.7 m straight wire carrying a current of 2.6 A is placed in this magnetic field at an angle of 75° to the field lines. What force does this wire experience?

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The astronomical object 4U0142 + 61 has the distinction of creating the most powerful magnetic field ever observed. This object is referred to as "magnetar" (a subclass of pulsars), and its magnetic field is 1.3x10^15 times greater than the Earth's magnetic field.

(a) Suppose a 2.7 m straight wire carrying a current of 2.6 A is placed in this magnetic field at an angle of 75° to the field lines. What force does this wire experience?

Answer is in N

anonymous · Answer

F= ILxB

anonymous · Answer

aka ILBsin(angle between I and B)