A thin copper rod 1.0 m long has a mass of 0.050 kg and is in a magnetic field of 0.10 T. What minimum current in the rod is needed in order for the magnetic force to cancel the weight of the rod?

A)

1.2 A
B)

2.5 A
C)

4.9 A
D)

7.6 A
E)

9.8 A


C

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