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When will the magnitude of the force be highest?
When will the magnitude of the force be highest?
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The force is maximum when the angle between the magnetic field and current is 90°, and it is zero when they are parallel.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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The force's greatest strength occurs when the angle \( \theta \) between the current's direction and the magnetic field is 90°, because the sine of 90° equals 1. Consequently, the force is at its maximum when the conductor is perpendicular to the magnetic field.Hence, the force's maximum magnitude is:\[F_{{max}} = BIL\]
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