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A current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field. The force is maximum when the angle between them is:

A0 degrees
B45 degrees
C90 degrees
D180 degrees

✓ Correct Answer: C90 degrees

F = BIL sin(θ). Sin(θ) is maximum (1) at 90 degrees.

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