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Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Wire
28. Magnetic Fields and Forces / Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Wire / Problem 2

A 1.0 m long conductor rod transporting a current of 1.5 A is brought between Helmholtz coils. The magnetic field between the two coils is uniform, directed along the positive y-axis, and has a magnitude of 80.0 μT. Calculate the force exerted by the Helmholtz coil on the wire if the current flows along i) the positive x-direction, ii) the positive z-direction, and iii) the negative y-direction. iv) Would the magnetic force deform the rod?

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