Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019595

When a conductor carries current and is placed in a magnetic field the conductor tends to move. What is the reason for this motion?

1

Utilization of energy

2

Induction of current

3

Electromagnetic force

4

Frictional force

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Electromagnetic force

Solution:

The conductor moves due to an electromagnetic force which arises from the interaction between the current in the conductor and the magnetic field.

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