A current is induced in straight wire when it is moved _________ to the magnetic field.

perpendicular

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parallel

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either perpendicular or parallel

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outside

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Solution

The correct option is A perpendicular
A current is induced in a conductor when it is moved perpendicular to the magnetic field due to the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.

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