A wire (mass = 50 g, length = 40 cm) is suspended horizontally by two vertical wires which conduct a current I = 8.0 A, as shown in the figure. The magnetic field in the region is into the paper and has a magnitude of 60 mT. What is the tension in either wire?

A. 0.15 N
B. 0.68 N
C. 0.30 N
D. 0.34 N
E. 0.10 N


Answer: D

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