A straight horizontal wire carries a steady current towards the north

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

Problem

A straight horizontal wire carries a steady current towards the north. It lies in a region where a uniform horizontal magnetic field is directed towards the east. What is the direction of the magnetic force acting on the wire? (a) Upward (b) Towards the east (c) Downward (d) Towards the west

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