The figure shows three long straight wires $P, Q$ and $R$ carrying currents normal to the plane of the paper. All three currents have the same magnitude. Which arrow best shows the direction of the resultant force on the wire $P$?

  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    $D$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ conducting wire bent in the form of a parabola $y^2=2x$ carries a current of $4 \ A$ as shown in the figure. This wire is placed in a uniform magnetic field of induction $\vec{B}=+6 \hat{k} \ T$. The magnetic force on the wire is

Two thin long parallel wires,separated by a distance $d$,carry a current of $I$ $A$ in the same direction. They will:

$A$ conducting circular loop of radius $r$ carries a constant current $i$. It is placed in a uniform magnetic field $B$,such that $B$ is perpendicular to the plane of the loop. The net magnetic force acting on the loop is

$A$ $2 \, A$ current carrying straight metal wire of resistance $1 \, \Omega$, resistivity $2 \times 10^{-6} \, \Omega m$, area of cross-section $10 \, mm^2$ and mass $500 \, g$ is suspended horizontally in mid-air by applying a uniform magnetic field $\vec{B}$. The magnitude of $B$ is . . . . . . . $\times 10^{-1} \, T$ (given, $g=10 \, m/s^2$).

The force acting on a current-carrying wire joining two fixed points $A$ and $B$ in a uniform magnetic field is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo