Force on Current Carrying Conductor — Prelims Questions
A straight conductor of length carries a current of . It is placed in a uniform magnetic field of . If the conductor is oriented at an angle of with respect to the magnetic field, what is the magnitude of the magnetic force experienced by the conductor?
A long straight wire carries a current vertically upwards. A uniform magnetic field is directed horizontally towards the North. What is the direction of the force experienced by the wire?
Two long parallel wires are placed apart. They carry currents of and respectively in the same direction. What is the magnitude of the force per unit length between them? (Given )
A conductor of length carrying current is placed in a uniform magnetic field . If the force on the conductor is zero, which of the following statements must be true?
A horizontal wire of length carries a current of from East to West. It is placed in a uniform magnetic field of acting vertically downwards. What is the magnitude and direction of the force on the wire?
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field?