A long straight conductor carries of current from south to north
MATHEMATICS · Single correct · ISC · Mathematics · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Problem
A 0.10m long straight conductor carries 5A of current from south to north. It is kept in a uniform magnetic field of 0.20T directed from east to west. Choose the correct magnitude and direction of the force experienced by the conductor.
(a) 0.20N, upwards
(b) 0.10N, downwards
(c) 0.10N, upwards
(d) 0.01N, upwards