A straight segment of wire has a length of 24 cm and carries a current of 5 A. It is oriented at right angles to a magnetic field of 0.6 T. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on this segment of wire?

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irishboy123 · Answer

use F = B I L, yes?

anonymous · Answer

My professor did a really bad job explaining this chapter, so I am still very unsure of what to do

irishboy123 · Answer

where do you want to start?

Lorentz force equation?

or just what the letters stand for

or what magnetism means/ does?

anonymous · Answer

What the letters stand for and then the force equation, please.

michele_laino · Answer

the requested magnitude F of the force acting on your segment is given by the subsequent formula:
$$\large F = B \times I \times l$$
where B is the magnetic field, I is the current, and l is the length of your segment

michele_laino · Answer

hint:
$$\large F = B \times I \times l = 0.6 \times 5 \times 0.24 = ...?$$

michele_laino · Answer

since l= 24 cm = 0.24 meters

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @IrishBoy123 and @Michele_Laino

michele_laino · Answer

Thanks! @GVSU2016