A vertical wire carries a current vertically upward in a region where the magnet

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A vertical wire carries a current vertically upward in a region where the magnetic field vector points toward the north. What is the direction of the magnetic force on this current due to the field?

1. toward the west
2. downward
3. toward the south
4. toward the north
5. toward the east A vertical wire carries a current vertically upward in a region where the magnetic field vector points toward the north. What is the direction of the magnetic force on this current due to the field?

1. toward the west
2. downward
3. toward the south
4. toward the north
5. toward the east

Explanation / Answer

Direction is given by the right hand rule.

F=ilB

direction is 1. toward the west

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