A straight conductor of length carries a current of from south to north and is placed…
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Problem
A straight conductor of length 0.15m carries a current of 5A from south to north and is placed at right angles to a uniform magnetic field of 0.40T directed vertically upward.
Calculate the magnitude of the force acting on the conductor and state its direction.