Which orientation of a straight current-carrying conductor with respect to a uniform…
MATHEMATICS · Single correct · ISC · Mathematics · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Problem
Which orientation of a straight current-carrying conductor with respect to a uniform magnetic field gives the maximum possible force on the conductor (for fixed current and length)?
(a) Parallel to the field (0∘)
(b) At 60∘ to the field
(c) Perpendicular to the field (90∘)
(d) At 45∘ to the field