Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Magnetic Fields Due to Currents - Problems - Page 862: 68b

Answer

$F = 3.2\times 10^{-16}~N$

Work Step by Step

We can write the expression for the magnetic field produced by a current in a straight wire: $B = \frac{\mu_0~i}{2~\pi~R}$ We can find the magnitude of the net magnetic field $5.0~cm$ from the wire: $B = \frac{\mu_0~i}{2~\pi~R}$ $B = \frac{(4\pi\times 10^{-7}~H/m)~(50~A)}{(2\pi)~(0.050~m)}$ $B = 2.0\times 10^{-4}~T$ By the right hand rule, this magnetic field is directed perpendicular to the direction of the current. For example, if the current is moving in the +x direction, the magnetic field is directed in the +z direction. We can find the magnitude of the force on the electron: $F = \vert q \vert v\times B$ $F = (1.6\times 10^{-19}~C)(1.0\times 10^7~m/s)(2.0\times 10^{-4}~T)$ $F = 3.2\times 10^{-16}~N$
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