A 5.0 m portion of wire carries a current of 4.0 A from east to west. It experiences a magnetic field of 6.0 times 10-4 T running from south to north. What is the magnitude and direction of the magnetic force on the wire?

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jennylove · Answer

@kittybasil

jennylove · Answer

do we need to use F = I*L x B

kittybasil · Answer

Sorry, obligatory comment that I'm really rusty at Physics. I can try, but I don't want to when I can't guarantee my answer will be correct
@TheSmartOne should be able to help...

kittybasil · Answer

*I can't guarantee my answer will be correct, not I don't want to try 😂😂

jennylove · Answer

of course! i completely understand. thank you (: @kittybasil

kittybasil · Answer

I did some internet searching and this explains the current-carrying conductor stuff, maybe it might help? 😅

jennylove · Answer

ill check it out ! thank you