IB skill practice

Analyse magnetic forces on charges and currents

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Current from magnetic force

In a second version of the same physics investigation, a wire in a photoelectric sensor trial experiences force \(0.17\,\text{N}\) in a \(0.25\,\text{T}\) magnetic field. The length in the field is \(0.45\,\text{m}\). Calculate the current. Use the diagram first, then calculate the requested value. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physics meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.