What is the magnitude of magnetic force per unit length

Question:

What is the magnitude of magnetic force per unit length on a wire carrying a current of 8 A and making an angle of 30º with the direction of a uniform magnetic field of 0.15 T?

Solution:

Current in the wire, = 8 A

Magnitude of the uniform magnetic field, B = 0.15 T

Angle between the wire and magnetic field, θ = 30°.

Magnetic force per unit length on the wire is given as:

$f=B / \sin \theta$

$=0.15 \times 8 \times 1 \times \sin 30^{\circ}$

$=0.6 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$

Hence, the magnetic force per unit length on the wire is 0.6 N m–1.

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