Question

If the current in a wire is flowing in the vertically downward
direction and a magnetic field is applied from west to east,what the direction of force on wire?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

If the current in a wire is flowing smoothly in a vertically downward direction and the magnetic field is applied from the direction of west-east then according to Fleming's Rule of Thumb the thumb will point to the South. Therefore, the direction of the current is south.