Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The equation for the magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor, where F_B is the magnetic force, I is the current, dℓ is an infinitesimal length element of the conductor, and B is the magnetic field.
AP course connection
Topic 13.3: 13.3 Induced Currents and Magnetic Forces