What is the slope of the graph for F versus I?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between force (F) and current (I) in a graph, with participants questioning the absence of a graph in the textbook. It is asserted that F should be directly proportional to I, resulting in a straight line graph based on the equation F = BIL sin(theta). Participants express confusion over the textbook's lack of a visual representation and suggest that it may be an oversight. The solution involves drawing a straight line through the origin to represent this relationship. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in understanding the graphical representation of the equation.
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according to my book, there's no graph for F versus I , can someone expalin why? based on my understanding it should be a straight line graph ( directly propotional) since F= BIL SIN TETHA

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For any given layout, F vs. I should be a sloping straight line. I see no evidence of your textbook implying otherwise.
 
NascentOxygen said:
For any given layout, F vs. I should be a sloping straight line. I see no evidence of your textbook implying otherwise.

do u mean my textbook ans is wrong?
 
delsoo said:
do u mean my textbook ans is wrong?
You haven't shown the textbook's answer. (A hand-drawn sketch is not reliable.)
 
NascentOxygen said:
You haven't shown the textbook's answer. (A hand-drawn sketch is not reliable.)

here's the ans from my book... so how should the graph be? can you show here?
 

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I guess your textbook is supplying a blank graph for you to fill in? Or maybe the author simply forgot to hand draw the graph before the book went to the printers.

Just draw in a straight line through the origin, of some general slope. If you were asked to indicate the slope, what expression would you write?
 
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