★5 In the figure to the right, a long straight current carrying wire of linear mass density μ is suspended by threads. A magnetic field perpendicular to the wire exerts a horizontal force that deflects the wire to an equilibrium angle 0. Find an expression for the strength and direction of the magnetic field B.

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### Magnetic Field and Current-Carrying Wire

#### Problem Statement
In the figure to the right, a long straight current-carrying wire of linear mass density \( \mu \) is suspended by threads. A magnetic field perpendicular to the wire exerts a horizontal force that deflects the wire to an equilibrium angle \( \theta \). Find an expression for the strength and direction of the magnetic field \( \mathbf{B} \).

#### Diagram Explanation
The accompanying diagram illustrates a wire suspended by threads, with current \( I \) flowing through it. The wire is deflected at an angle \( \theta \) due to the force exerted by the magnetic field. The forces acting on the wire are depicted as follows:
- A horizontal force \( \mathbf{F} \) exerted by the magnetic field.
- The tension in the thread holding the wire.
- The weight of the wire acting downwards.

#### Solution Outline
To find the magnetic field strength \( \mathbf{B} \), we will use the following known physical relationships and principles, involving magnetic force, tension, weight, and equilibrium of forces. The equilibrium condition will help us formulate the expression for \( \mathbf{B} \).
Transcribed Image Text:### Magnetic Field and Current-Carrying Wire #### Problem Statement In the figure to the right, a long straight current-carrying wire of linear mass density \( \mu \) is suspended by threads. A magnetic field perpendicular to the wire exerts a horizontal force that deflects the wire to an equilibrium angle \( \theta \). Find an expression for the strength and direction of the magnetic field \( \mathbf{B} \). #### Diagram Explanation The accompanying diagram illustrates a wire suspended by threads, with current \( I \) flowing through it. The wire is deflected at an angle \( \theta \) due to the force exerted by the magnetic field. The forces acting on the wire are depicted as follows: - A horizontal force \( \mathbf{F} \) exerted by the magnetic field. - The tension in the thread holding the wire. - The weight of the wire acting downwards. #### Solution Outline To find the magnetic field strength \( \mathbf{B} \), we will use the following known physical relationships and principles, involving magnetic force, tension, weight, and equilibrium of forces. The equilibrium condition will help us formulate the expression for \( \mathbf{B} \).
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