The formula to calculate the magnetic force on the conductor is given by
FB=ILB...(1)
The formula to calculate the gravitational force on the conductor is given by
FG=mg...(2)
Equate both the equations and simplify to obtain the required current through the conductor.
ILB=⇒mgI=LBmg...(3)
Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) to calculate the required current through the conductor.
I==0.5m×0.40T100040kg×10ms−22A
