Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Magnetism - Problems - Page 583: 6

Answer

0.358 T

Work Step by Step

Use equation 20–2. The length of the wire in the field is the diameter of the pole face (i.e., the approximate length where the field envelops the wire). $$F_{max}=I\mathcal{l}B $$ $$B=\frac{F_{max}}{I\mathcal{l} }=\frac{1.28N}{(0.555m)(6.45A)}=0.358T$$
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