The chaotic behavior of a current-carrying flexible string in a longitudinal magnetic field is studied. The governing nonlinear equations of the string transversal vibration are deduced. Using the methods of the qualitative theory of dynamic systems and numerical calculus, it is demonstrated that the string with an alternative current may undergo chaotic motion.
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