A segment of wire carries a current of 25 A along the x axis from x = ?2.0 m to x = 0 and then along the z axis from z = 0 to z = 3.0 m. In this region of space, the magnetic field is equal to 40 mT in the positive z direction. What is the magnitude of the force on this segment of wire?

A. 1.0 N
B. 5.0 N
C. 2.0 N
D. 3.6 N
E. 3.0 N


Answer: C

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