A vertical wire carrying a current in the upward direction is placed in a horizontal magnetic field directed towards north. The wire will experience a force towards
Correct answer: B. South
- A. North
- B. South
- C. East
- D. West
Explanation
B is the correct answer. According to the right-hand rule, if a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, the direction of the force experienced by the conductor is perpendicular to both the current direction and the magnetic field direction. In this case, the force experienced by the wire will be towards the west, which is in the south direction considering the orientation.
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