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A current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field experiences maximum force when angle between current and magnetic field is :

A

`3pi//4`

B

`pi//2`

C

`pi//4`

D

Zero

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To find the angle at which a current-carrying conductor experiences maximum force in a magnetic field, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor**: The force \( F \) experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by the formula: \[ F = I \cdot L \cdot B \cdot \sin(\theta) \] where: - \( F \) = force on the conductor - \( I \) = current flowing through the conductor - \( L \) = length of the conductor in the magnetic field - \( B \) = magnetic field strength - \( \theta \) = angle between the direction of current and the magnetic field 2. **Identify the Condition for Maximum Force**: To find the maximum force, we need to maximize the term \( \sin(\theta) \). The sine function reaches its maximum value of 1 when: \[ \sin(\theta) = 1 \] 3. **Determine the Angle for Maximum Force**: The angle \( \theta \) for which \( \sin(\theta) = 1 \) is: \[ \theta = 90^\circ \quad \text{or} \quad \theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \text{ radians} \] 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the angle between the current and the magnetic field at which the current-carrying conductor experiences maximum force is: \[ \theta = 90^\circ \quad \text{or} \quad \theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \] ### Final Answer: The angle between the current and the magnetic field for maximum force is \( 90^\circ \) or \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians. ---

To find the angle at which a current-carrying conductor experiences maximum force in a magnetic field, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor**: The force \( F \) experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by the formula: \[ F = I \cdot L \cdot B \cdot \sin(\theta) ...
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