Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 32 - The Magnetic Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 958: 33

Answer

${\bf 0.131}\;\rm T\tag{Out of the page}$

Work Step by Step

When the wire is levitated, the net force exerted on it is zero. So, $$\sum F_y=F_B-mg=ma_y=m(0)=0$$ where $F_e$ is the force due to the magnetic field. Hence, $$F_B=BIl=mg$$ Thus, $$B=\dfrac{mg}{Il}$$ Plug the known; $$B=\dfrac{(2\times 10^{-3})(9.8)}{(1.5)(0.10)}$$ And according to the right-hand rule, the direction of the magnetic field is out of the page. $$ B=\color{red}{\bf 0.131}\;\rm T\tag{Out of the page}$$
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