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A current-carrying conductor is placed parallel to a uniform magnetic field. What magnetic force does it experience?

Correct answer B. F = 0

Explanation

The force is F = ILB sin θ. When the conductor is parallel to the field, θ = 0° and sin 0° = 0, so the force is zero.

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