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Question: A vertical wire carrying a current in the upward direction is placed in a horizontal magnetic field ...

A vertical wire carrying a current in the upward direction is placed in a horizontal magnetic field directed towards north. The wire will experience a force directed towards

A

North

B

South

C

East

D

West

Answer

West

Explanation

Solution

By applying Flemings left hand rule, direction of force is found towards west.