The magnetic flux is maximum when the angle between magnetic field and vector area is:

Correct answer: A. 0o

  • A. 0o
  • B. 30o
  • C. 60o
  • D. 90o

Explanation

The magnetic flux (Φ) is a measure of the magnetic field passing through a surface.It is given by the formula:Φ = B * A * cos(θ)The magnetic flux is maximum when the angle θ is 0 degrees. In this case, the cosine of 0 degrees is 1, so the magnetic flux is maximized. This occurs when the magnetic field lines are perpendicular to the vector area (i.e., they pass directly through the surface without any angle), resulting in the highest magnetic flux value.

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