Which is the direction of magnetic force acting on a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field?

  • A
    Along the magnetic field
  • B
    Along the electric current
  • C
    Perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the electric current
  • D
    Opposite to the magnetic field

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