Explain why reversing the direction of current in a straight conductor placed…

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

Problem

Explain why reversing the direction of current in a straight conductor placed perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field reverses the direction of the force acting on the conductor.

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