A Wire Segment 1

question 64

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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