A long straight wire lies along the north–south line and carries current toward the south
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Problem
A long straight wire lies along the north–south line and carries current toward the south. A uniform magnetic field is directed horizontally toward the east. What is the direction of the magnetic force acting on the wire?
(a) downward
(b) toward the west
(c) upward
(d) toward the east