A Wire Segment 1

question 67

Multiple Choice

A wire segment 1.2 m long carries a current I = 3.5 A, and is oriented as shown in the figure. The +x-axis points directly into the page. A uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.50 T pointing toward the -x direction is present as shown. What is the magnetic force vector on the wire segment?

• A) (+1.1 - 1.8 ) N
• B) (-1.1 + 1.8 ) N
• C) (-1.1 - 1.8 ) N
• D) (+1.8 - 1.1 ) N
• E) (-1.8 + 1.1 ) N

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

A notation that indicates the number and type of atoms in a molecule but not their structural arrangement.

Elements of Unsaturation

A measure used in organic chemistry to determine the number of π bonds and rings in a molecule.

Carbon-Carbon Single Bonds

Bonds formed by the sharing of a single pair of electrons between two carbon atoms.

Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, leading to the formation of alkenes.