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bagheera
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Homework Statement
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4773/picture286zs7.png
The illustration shows a current-carrying wire between magnetic poles. The arrows in the illustration show the direction of the current.
A. In the illustration above, will side X be forced up or down?
B. How far will the wire rotate before it stops? Why?
Homework Equations
I used the right-hand rule for the first, but I have no idea how to solve the second.
The Attempt at a Solution
The answer to A is up, correct? I tried to use the right-hand rule and it seems correct, but could someone confirm I'm on the right track?
I have no idea how to solve the second... I would assume that it will not be able to infinitely rotate, right?
Thank you soooo much for any help you could provide. Physics is not my strong subject... T.T
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