A Closer Look at the Magnetic Field Interaction between Current-Carrying Wires

How does a 28.0 A current in a wire create a magnetic field that bends a neighboring wire segment located 3.00 cm away?

Understanding Magnetic Field Interaction

When an electric current flows through a wire, it generates a magnetic field around it. In this scenario, the 28.0 A current in the first wire segment produces a magnetic field. The second wire segment, situated 3.00 cm away, experiences a force due to the magnetic field created by the first segment. This force causes the wire to bend at a right angle.

Calculation of Force

The magnitude of the force can be calculated using the formula F = BIL. Here, F represents the force, B is the magnetic field strength, I is the current flowing through the wire, and L is the length of the wire segment. By determining the force exerted on the second wire segment, we can comprehend and quantify the bending effect.

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