Which of the following statements are true for magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field? Check all that apply. Check all that apply. The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the field. The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is parallel to the magnetic field lines. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current.

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Shaun Oneal

18 November, 17:37

Which of the following statements are true for magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field? Check all that apply. Check all that apply. The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the field. The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is parallel to the magnetic field lines. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current.

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Quentin · Answer 1

The following statements are correct.

1. The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.

2. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the field.

3. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire in a uniform magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current.

Wrong statements:

1. The magnetic force on the current-carrying wire is strongest when the current is parallel to the magnetic field lines.