Which is the direction of mechanical force acting on a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field?
A. Along magnetic field and electric field.
B. Along the electric current but opposite the magnetic field.
C. Perpendicular to magnetic field and the direction of current.
D. Opposite to magnetic field.
Answer:C
Which is the direction of mechanical force acting on a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field?
A. Along magnetic field and electric field. B. Along the electric current but opposite the magnetic field. C. Perpendicular to magnetic field and the direction of current. D. Opposite to magnetic field.