A straight wire is bent into the shape shown. Determine the net magnetic force on the wire when the current I travels in the direction shown in the magnetic field .
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A. 2IBL in the ?z direction
B. 2IBL in the +z direction
C. 4IBL in the +z direction
D. 4IBL in the ?z direction
E. zero


Answer: B

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