AIPMT PRELIMS2011Physics-Magnetic Effects of Current
AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Physics Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Conductors MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A right angle isosceles triangle ABC is placed in a uniform magnetic field acting along AB. If the magnetic force on the arm BC is , the force on the arm AC is

A
√2
B
−√2
C
−
D
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The force on AC is opposite to the force on BC due to the direction of the magnetic field and the geometry of the triangle. Hence, it is −.
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