Question

A current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field experiences a force. The amount of force experienced by the current carrying conductor in the magnetic field can be increased by

• A. decreasing the magnetic field.
• B. increasing the current in the conductor.
• C. increasing the magnetic field.
• D. decreasing the current in the conductor.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

increasing the current in the conductor.

C

increasing the magnetic field.

The amount of force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field depends on
(i) the current in the conductor.
(ii) the strength of the magnetic field.
(iii) the direction of the current with respect to the magnetic field.

So, the value of the force can be increased by increasing the current through the conductor or increasing the strength of the magnetic field.