The Direction of the Force on a Current Carrying Wire

question 68

Multiple Choice

The direction of the force on a current carrying wire located in an external magnetic field is which of the following?

• A) perpendicular to the field
• B) perpendicular to the current
• C) Both choices A and B are valid.
• D) None of the above are valid.

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