A horizontal magnetic field of 1 x 10-11 T (Teslas) exists at an angle of 30 degrees to the direction of the current in a straight, horizontal wire 75cm long. If the wire carries a current of 15A (amps): a. What is the magnitude of force on the wire, expressed in Newtons (N)?   b. What angle would be required for the force to be half the value calculated in part (a), assuming nothing else is changed?

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A horizontal magnetic field of 1 x 10-11 T (Teslas) exists at an angle of 30 degrees to the direction of the current in a straight, horizontal wire 75cm long. If the wire carries a current of 15A (amps):

a. What is the magnitude of force on the wire, expressed in Newtons (N)?
 
b. What angle would be required for the force to be half the value calculated in part (a), assuming nothing else is changed?
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