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A horizontal magnetic field of 0.075 T is at an angle of 19.015o to the direction of the current in a straight, horizontal wire 64.714 cm long. If the wire carries a current of 8.321 A, what is the magnitude of the force on the wire ?

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Given:

The magnetic field is B = 0.075 T

The length of the wire is l = 64.714 cm

The current in the wire is I = 8.321 A

The angle is


\theta=\text{ 19.015}^(\circ)

To find the magnitude of the force on the wire.

Step-by-step explanation:

The force can be calculated by the formula


F=BIlsin\theta

On substituting the values, the force will be


\begin{gathered} F=0.075*8.321*64.714*10^(-2)* sin(19.015)^(\circ) \\ =0.132\text{ N} \end{gathered}

Thus, the magnitude of the force is 0.132 N

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