A straight wire of length L carries a current I in the positive z direction in a region where the magnetic field is uniform and specified by B_x = 3B, B_y = −2B, and B_z = B, where B is a constant. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the wire? A) 3.2 ILB B) 5.0 ILB C) 4.2 ILB D) 3.6 ILB E) 1.0 ILB

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The Answer of A straight wire of length L carries a current I in the positive z direction in a region where the magnetic field is uniform and specified by B_x = 3B, B_y = −2B, and B_z = B, where B is a constant. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the wire? A) 3.2 ILB B) 5.0 ILB C) 4.2 ILB D) 3.6 ILB E) 1.0 ILB

A Straight Wire of Length L Carries a Current I