Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.
Related terms
Magnetic Field (B): This term refers to an area around a magnet or current-carrying wire where magnetic forces can be detected.