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The current in wire is directed towards east and the wire is placed in magnetic field directed towards north. The direction of the force on this wire is _____.

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due south

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due east

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C

vertically upwards

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D

due south east

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Solution

The correct option is B vertically upwards
Goal :- Bio-Sanrat law
The current in wire is directed towards east and the wire is placed in magnitude field directed towards north. The direction of the force on this wire is vertically upwards.

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