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A straight wire carrying current in vertically upward direction is placed in a uniform magnetic field directed towards north. The magnetic force acting on the wire is towards

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North

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South

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East

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West

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The correct option is B South
A straight wire carrying current in vertically upward in a magnetic uniform field direction towards north. The magnetic force is acting towards the south direction

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