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AP Physics 2 Flashcards: Magnetism And Current Carrying Wires

Study Magnetism And Current Carrying Wires in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Calculate the force between two parallel wires 2 m2 \text{ m} apart carrying 4 A4 \text{ A} each.

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ANSWER

1.6×10−61.6 \times 10^{-6} N. Use force formula with d=2md=2m and I1=I2=4AI_1=I_2=4A.

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A straight wire lies along the +x-axis and carries I=3.0 AI=3.0\ \text{A} to the right. It is in a uniform magnetic field B⃗=0.20 T\vec{B}=0.20\ \text{T} in the +y direction. Which statement best describes the direction of the magnetic force on the wire segment?
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