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Force on a current-carrying wire
Pass a current through a wire in a field and measure the force.
What to notice
The force is largest when the wire is perpendicular to the field.
Key relation
F = BIL
Try this
Reverse the current to flip the force direction.
What you can change
- Magnetic field: 0.1 to 2 T
- Current: -10 to 10 A
- Wire length: 0.1 to 1 m
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