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A conductor in the form of a right angle `ABC` with `AB=3 cm` and `BC = 4 cm` carries a current of `10 A`.There is a uniform magnetic field of `5 T` perpendicular to the palne of the conductor. The force on the conductor will be

A

1.5 N

B

2.0 N

C

2.5 N

D

3.5 N

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the force acting on the conductor in the shape of a right angle triangle ABC, where AB = 3 cm, BC = 4 cm, and the current flowing through it is 10 A. The magnetic field is given as 5 T, and it is perpendicular to the plane of the conductor. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Length of the Conductor:** - The conductor consists of two segments: AB and BC. - We need to find the length of the hypotenuse AC using the Pythagorean theorem. - The lengths are: - AB = 3 cm - BC = 4 cm - Using the Pythagorean theorem: \[ AC = \sqrt{AB^2 + BC^2} = \sqrt{(3 \, \text{cm})^2 + (4 \, \text{cm})^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5 \, \text{cm} \] 2. **Convert Length to Meters:** - Since the SI unit for length is meters, we convert 5 cm to meters: \[ L = 5 \, \text{cm} = 5 \times 10^{-2} \, \text{m} \] 3. **Use the Formula for Magnetic Force:** - The formula for the magnetic force (F) on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by: \[ F = I \cdot L \cdot B \] - Where: - \( I = 10 \, \text{A} \) (current) - \( L = 5 \times 10^{-2} \, \text{m} \) (length of the conductor) - \( B = 5 \, \text{T} \) (magnetic field strength) 4. **Substitute the Values into the Formula:** - Now substituting the values into the formula: \[ F = 10 \, \text{A} \cdot (5 \times 10^{-2} \, \text{m}) \cdot 5 \, \text{T} \] - Calculating: \[ F = 10 \cdot 5 \cdot 5 \times 10^{-2} = 250 \times 10^{-2} = 2.5 \, \text{N} \] 5. **Conclusion:** - The force on the conductor is: \[ F = 2.5 \, \text{N} \] ### Final Answer: The force on the conductor will be **2.5 N**.
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