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A current flows through a wire in a south to north direction and the magnetic field is directed downwards. In what direction will the force act on the wire?

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The force will act towards West.

Reason — From Fleming's left hand rule, as central finger points towards north (current direction) and forefinger points downwards (magnetic field direction) then thumb will point towards west (force direction).

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A current flows through a wire in a south to north direction and the magnetic field is directed downwards. In what direction will the force act on the wire?

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