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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 26 Objective Question

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A wire carries a current of 30 A. If the wire is 5 cm long, what is the magnitude of the maximum force on the wire when placed in a magnetic field of 0.8 T?
Options
A 3.2 N
B 2.1 N
C 1.2 N
Correct Answer
D 5.1 N
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F=BIL=(0.8)(30)(0.05)=1.2N.

Hint

F=BIL=(0.8)(30)(0.05)=1.2N.

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