Possible to find the direction of magnetic force if angle isn't 90?

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To find the magnetic force on a conductor with a current of 6A at an angle of 60° to a magnetic field of 1.2 T, the formula F = IlB sin θ is applied, yielding a force of 0.436 N. The challenge arises in determining the direction of this force. The vector equation F = q(V x B) can be used to establish the force's direction, indicating that the force is perpendicular to both the current and the magnetic field. Understanding the right-hand rule is essential for visualizing the direction of the magnetic force. This approach clarifies how to analyze forces in non-perpendicular orientations within magnetic fields.
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Homework Statement


Find the force on 7.0 cm of conductor bearing a current of 6A if it lies perpendicular to a magnetic field of intensity 1.2 T and the wire makes an angle of 60° with the magnetic field?

Homework Equations


F = IlB sin θ


The Attempt at a Solution


The magnetic force is easy to find:
F = 6 * (7/100) * 1.2 * (sin 60)
F = 0.436

How do you find the direction of the force?
 
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Arooj said:

Homework Statement


Find the force on 7.0 cm of conductor bearing a current of 6A if it lies perpendicular to a magnetic field of intensity 1.2 T and the wire makes an angle of 60° with the magnetic field?

Homework Equations


F = IlB sin θ

The Attempt at a Solution


The magnetic force is easy to find:
F = 6 * (7/100) * 1.2 * (sin 60)
F = 0.436

How do you find the direction of the force?

From the vector equation F = q(V x B)
 

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