A long straight wire carries a current directed due east

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

Problem

A long straight wire carries a current directed due east. It is placed in a uniform magnetic field that points vertically downward. In which horizontal direction does the magnetic force on the wire act? (a) West (b) East (c) North (d) South

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