Magnetic forces aon currents and magnetic induction

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic force on a square coil with a single loop subjected to a uniform magnetic field of 0.80 T. Given the coil's dimensions of 20 cm per side and a current of 5.0 A, the magnetic force on the lower section of the loop is determined to be 5 N. The calculation involves applying the formula for magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

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HELP ME PLEASE!

Given B=0.80 T, a square coil with a single loop with length of each side of 20 cm, a current of 5.0 A where there is an external constant uniform magnetic field, what are the size and the direction of the magnetic force on just the lower section of the loop due to the 0.80 T field?
 
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The answer is 5.




seriously, have you tried anything?
 

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