Which statement regarding the force of a magnetic field on a current-carrying wire is true?
A)The magnetic force on the wire is independent of the direction of the current.
B)The force on the wire is directed parallel to both the wire and the magnetic field.
C)The force takes its largest value when the magnetic field is parallel to the wire.
D)All of the above statements are false.

Question

Which statement regarding the force of a magnetic field on a current-carrying wire is true?​
A)​The magnetic force on the wire is independent of the direction of the current.
B)​The force on the wire is directed parallel to both the wire and the magnetic field.
C)​The force takes its largest value when the magnetic field is parallel to the wire.
D)​All of the above statements are false.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field depends on the direction of the current (contrary to A), is perpendicular to both the wire and the magnetic field (contrary to B), and takes its largest value when the magnetic field is perpendicular to the wire, not parallel (contrary to C).

Which Statement Regarding the Force of a Magnetic Field on a Current-Carrying