Physics · Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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The magnitude of magnetic force will be maximum on current carrying conductor in uniforrn magnetic field if conductor is placed?
- A
Parallel to magnetic field
- B
At 45 degree in magnetic field
- C
Perpendicular to magnetic field
- D
Antiparallel in magnetic field
The correct statement is C. Perpendicular to the magnetic field. To achieve the maximum magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, the conductor should be placed perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.
When a current-carrying conductor is placed parallel to a magnetic field, it will experience a magnetic force, but the magnitude of the force will not be maximum in this orientation.
Placing a current-carrying conductor at a 45-degree angle to the magnetic field will result in some magnetic force, but it will not be the maximum force.
This option suggests that the conductor is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field. According to the right-hand rule, when a current-carrying conductor is perpendicular to a magnetic field, it experiences the maximum magnetic force.
When a conductor is placed antiparallel (opposite) to the magnetic field, it will experience a magnetic force, but the magnitude will not be maximum in this orientation.
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