A conductor carrying a current I = 13.8 A is directed along the positive x axis and perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. A magnetic force per unit length of 0.121 N/m acts on the conductor in the negative y direction. (a) Determine the magnitude of the magnetic field in the region through which the current passes. T (b) Determine the direction of the magnetic field in the region through which the current passes. +x direction -x direction +y direction ○ -y direction +z direction O-z direction

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields
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A conductor carrying a current I = 13.8 A is directed along the positive x axis and perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. A magnetic force per unit length of 0.121 N/m acts on the conductor in the
negative y direction.
(a) Determine the magnitude of the magnetic field in the region through which the current passes.
T
(b) Determine the direction of the magnetic field in the region through which the current passes.
+x direction
-x direction
+y direction
○ -y direction
+z direction
O-z direction
Transcribed Image Text:A conductor carrying a current I = 13.8 A is directed along the positive x axis and perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. A magnetic force per unit length of 0.121 N/m acts on the conductor in the negative y direction. (a) Determine the magnitude of the magnetic field in the region through which the current passes. T (b) Determine the direction of the magnetic field in the region through which the current passes. +x direction -x direction +y direction ○ -y direction +z direction O-z direction
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