A straight wire carrying current is placed in a uniform magnetic field

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · ISC · Mathematics · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Problem

A straight wire carrying current is placed in a uniform magnetic field. For which of the following angles between the wire and the field will the force on the wire be maximum? (a) 60∘60^{\circ} (b) 90∘90^{\circ} (c) 0∘0^{\circ} (d) 180∘180^{\circ}

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