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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Derive an expression for the force acting on a current carrying straight conductor kept in a magnetic field. State the rule which is used to find the direction of this force. Give the condition under which this force is (1) maximum, and (2) minimum.

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