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Force on a Straight Current Carrying Conductor Placed in a Magnetic Field

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How will be the direction of force will get changed, if the current is reversed in the conductor placed in a magnetic field?

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Direction of force rotates by right angle

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Direction of force is reversed.

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Direction of force remains same

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The correct option is B Direction of force is reversed.
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