Physic Labs

Problem 2

A straight wire segment of length L=0.40 mL=0.40\,\mathrm m carries steady current I=3.0 AI=3.0\,\mathrm A in a uniform field B=0.50 TB=0.50\,\mathrm T. The field makes angle α=30∘\alpha=30^\circ with the current; end effects are neglected. (a) Determine the magnetic-force magnitude. (b) Evaluate it for these data. (a) Find the first requested quantity. (b) Find the second quantity. (c) Determine the final result and check its units. (a) (a) Express the magnetic force as a cross product. (b) Find its magnitude. (c) Evaluate it and state when the force vanishes.
F=ILBsin⁡αF=ILB\sin\alpha
problems.proof.analysis

This equation expresses the physical law governing the system. It incorporates the stated constraint rather than treating the relevant quantities as independent.

problems.proof.pitfall. Check the sign convention and physical case carefully; do not use a formula for a different motion or geometry.