The net charge in a current-carrying wire is zero,yet a magnetic field exerts a force on it. This is because a magnetic field exerts a force on:

  • A
    Stationary charge
  • B
    Moving charge
  • C
    $A$ positive charge only
  • D
    $A$ negative charge only

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