A long conductor carries a current of in a region where the uniform magnetic field is

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

0.20\,\text{m}

long conductor carries a current of

10\,\text{A}

in a region where the uniform magnetic field is

0.50\,\text{T}

. The angle between the conductor and the field is

30^{\circ}

. Calculate the magnitude of the force on the conductor. (a)

1.0\,\text{N}

(b)

0.25\,\text{N}

(c)

0.50\,\text{N}

(d)

0.87\,\text{N}