State the value of for which a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · ISC · Mathematics · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Problem

State the value of

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for which a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field experiences (i) maximum force and (ii) minimum force. Give reason in one sentence each.

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