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Explore magnetic force on a straight current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field.
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Interpret
Explore the force on a straight current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field.
Primary scientific view
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Uniform-field schematic · current-wire angle 90° · force orientation positive-normal
Equation
F = BIL sinθ
The force magnitude is zero for parallel or antiparallel current and field, and maximal at 90°.
Angle graph
Active point · angle (deg) 90 · force magnitude (N) 1.2
Data
Force magnitude
Orientation
Interpretation
Predict before testing
At fixed B, I, and L, where is the force magnitude greatest?