Question

If you want to maximize the magnetic force on a current in a conductor, how should you orient the current relative to the magnetic field?

Answer 1

Answer:

Should place the current perpendicular to the magnetic field

Explanation:

The magnetic force exerted on a current-carrying wire is given by

$F=ILBsin \theta$

where

I is the current in the wire

L is the length of the wire

B is the magnetic field

$\theta$ is the angle between the direction of the wire and the magnetic field

As we see from the formula, the magnetic force is maximum when

$sin \theta=1$

which means

$\theta=90^{\circ}$

So, when the current in the wire and the magnetic field are perpendicular to each other.