Which one of the following expressions gives the magnitude of the magnetic force on a…

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

Problem

Which one of the following expressions gives the magnitude of the magnetic force on a straight conductor of length

L

carrying a current

I

in a uniform magnetic field

B

, making an angle

\theta

with the field? (a)

F = I L B

(b)

F = I L B \sin\theta

(c)

F = I L B \cos\theta

(d)

F = I B \sin\theta