Which of the following statements are true for magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in...

Which of the following statements are true for magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field?

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	The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.
	The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current.
	The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is parallel to the magnetic field lines.
	The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the field.

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The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.

The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current

The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the field.

genius_generous answered 2 years ago

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