APFIVE Force on a Wire in a Non-Uniform Field
A current-carrying wire is placed in a non-uniform magnetic field. Which of the following statements correctly describes the magnetic force exerted on the wire?
A
The force will be uniform along the entire wire
B
The force will be zero if the wire is perpendicular to B
C
The wire will experience only a torque, not a net force
D
The wire may experience both a net force and a torque
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