ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Magnetic Effects of Current

The force per unit length on a straight wire carrying current of 8 A making an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with a uniform magnetic field of 0.15 T is

  1. A \(1.2 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)
  2. B \(1.02 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)
  3. C \(0.6 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)
  4. D \(2.4 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(0.6 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(F/L = I B \sin \theta\) \(F/L = (8 \mathrm{~A})(0.15 \mathrm{~T})\sin(30^{\circ})\) \(F/L = (8)(0.15)(0.5) \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\) \(F/L = 0.6 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)