When is the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field the largest?

  • A
    When the current flows parallel to the magnetic field.
  • B
    When the current flows at an angle of $45^{\circ}$ to the magnetic field.
  • C
    When the current flows perpendicular to the magnetic field.
  • D
    When the current flows at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ to the magnetic field.

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