1. A long, straight wire carries a 6.0-A current that is directed in the positive x direction.

When a uniform
magnetic field is applied perpendicular to a 3.0-m segment of the wire, the magnetic force on the
segment is 0.36 N, directed in the negative y direction, as shown. What are the magnitude and direction
of the magnetic field?

GIVEN:

I= 6A

L= 3m

Fm= 0.36N

B=?

SOLUTION:

0.36 N
B=
(6 A)(3 m)
B=0.02 OUT OF THE PAPER

2. A velocity selector in a mass spectrometer uses a 0.100-T magnetic field.

a. What electric field strength is needed to select a speed of 4.00x 10 m/s?
E=vB

( )
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4.00 x 10 m
E= ( 0.100 T )
s

E=4.00 x 10 5 V /m

b. What is the voltage between the plates if they are separated by 1.00 cm?
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∆ v=(4.00 x 10 )(0.01m)
∆ v=4.00 kV