(a) Determine the direction and direction of the magnetic field to which the rectangular winding is subjected, due to the electric current that runs through the long, straight wire. (b) Determine the direction and direction of the magnetic force on each side of the rectangular winding due to the electric current in the long, straight wire. (c) Calculate the resulting magnetic force exerted on the winding.

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A 12 A electrical current travels a long, straight wire. To the right of the wire is a rectangular winding, with 4 cm and 10 cm sides, as shown in the figure. A 5 A electrical current runs clockwise through the winding.

(a) Determine the direction and direction of the magnetic field to which the rectangular winding is subjected, due to the electric current that runs through the long, straight wire.
(b) Determine the direction and direction of the magnetic force on each side of the rectangular winding due to the electric current in the long, straight wire.
(c) Calculate the resulting magnetic force exerted on the winding.

4 cm
12 A
10 cm
2 cm
Transcribed Image Text:4 cm 12 A 10 cm 2 cm
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