Magnitude of the force on this segment of wire ?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the force on a segment of wire carrying a current of 15 A in a magnetic field of 78 mT. The participant initially attempted to find the force by calculating components along the x and z axes separately and then combining them incorrectly. The correct approach involves using the formula F = i * l * B for each segment and considering the angles involved. The participant is prompted to provide their detailed calculations to identify the specific error. Clarifying the steps taken will help pinpoint the mistake in the calculation process.
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Homework Statement


A segment of wire carries a current of 15 A
along the x-axis from x = −6 m to x = 0 and
then along the z axis from z = 0 to z = 4.7 m.
In this region of space, the magnetic field is
equal to 78 mT in the positive z direction.
What is the magnitude of the force on this
segment of wire? Answer in units of N.


Homework Equations



F= i*l*B

The Attempt at a Solution



what i did is that i found F on the x-axis and i found F on the z-axis .. then i squared both of them and took the root as the final answer which is wrong

where is my mistake
 
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