Derive an expression for magnetic force F acting on a straight conductor of length L carrying current I in an external magnetic field B. Is it valid when the conductor is in zig-zag form ? Justify.

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TextForce on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Uniform Magnetic FieldCBSE PYQ

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