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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 26 Objective Question

Question

A 2 m wire is in a 2x10-6 T magnetic field pointing into the page. It carries 2 A of current flowing up. What is the force on the wire?
Options
A 1 x 10-6 N
B 2 x 10-6 N
C 8 x 10-6 N
Correct Answer
D 4 x 10-6 N
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F=BIL=(2e-6)(2)(2)=8e-6 N.

Hint

F=BIL=(2e-6)(2)(2)=8e-6 N.

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