A straight wire is bent into the shape shown. Determine the net magnetic force on the wire when the current I travels in the direction shown in the magnetic field .
A) 2IBL in the −z direction
B) 2IBL in the +z direction
C) 4IBL in the +z direction
D) 4IBL in the −z direction
E) zero

Question

A straight wire is bent into the shape shown. Determine the net magnetic force on the wire when the current I travels in the direction shown in the magnetic field  . 
A) 2IBL in the −z direction 
B) 2IBL in the +z direction 
C) 4IBL in the +z direction 
D) 4IBL in the −z direction 
E) zero

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The Answer is B

A Straight Wire Is Bent into the Shape Shown