Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019613
What occurs when a current-carrying conductor is oriented null to the magnetic field?
1
It experiences maximum force.
2
It experiences zero force.
3
It produces a magnetic field.
4
It generates electric current.
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. It experiences zero force.
Solution:
When the conductor is oriented parallel (null) to the magnetic field, it experiences zero force because there is no perpendicular component of magnetic field acting on it.
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