๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Vec{F_s}

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The term "vec{F_s}" refers to the force experienced by a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field. It is given by the equation F_s = IlB, where I represents the current, l is the length of the wire, and B denotes the magnetic field strength.

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