An infinitely long straight wire carries a current I = 1.0 A that flows in the...

  

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An infinitely long straight wire carries a current I = 1.0 A that flows in the positive direction. The external magnetic field at position x along the wire is given by B(x) = Boe||/ay where Bo = 110 mT and a = 0.15 m. What is the force F on the wire due to this external magnetic field? An infinitely long straight wire carries a current I = 1.0 A that flows in the positive direction. The external magnetic field at position x along the wire is given by B(x) = Boe||/ay where Bo = 110 mT and a = 0.15 m. What is the force F on the wire due to this external magnetic field?

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To find the force on the wire due to the external magnetic field we can use the formula for the forc... View the full answer