A horizontal wire is laid along the east–west direction and carries a current of…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Problem
A horizontal wire is laid along the east–west direction and carries a current of 8A towards the west. The horizontal component of Earth’s magnetic field at the place is directed towards geographic north. What is the direction of the magnetic force acting on the wire?
(a) Towards the north
(b) Vertically upward
(c) Vertically downward
(d) Towards the east