A Rectangular Loop of Wire (0

question 54

Multiple Choice

A rectangular loop of wire (0.10 m by 0.20 m) carries a current of 5.0 A in a counterclockwise direction. The loop is oriented as shown in a uniform magnetic field of 1.5 T. The force acting on the upper 0.10-m side of the loop is

• A) 1.5 N
• B) 0.75 N
• C) 0.50 N
• D) 0.15 N
• E) zero

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