Question

In a magnetic field, the direction of the force acting on a current-carrying conductor perpendicular to the field is:

• A. Parallel to the direction of the magnetic field
• B. Parallel to the direction of current flowing in the conductor
• C. Perpendicular to both these directions
• D. None of the above

Hint:

To apply Fleming's Left Hand Rule, stretch the thumb, index, and middle fingers of the left hand such that they are perpendicular to each other. The index finger gives the direction of the magnetic field, the middle finger gives the direction of the current, and the thumb gives the direction of the force.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The direction of the force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by Fleming's Left Hand Rule. According to this rule, the force is perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the direction of current flow.