When is the force experienced by a current — carrying straight conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field. 1 + 1 = 2

Science Class 10 Term 2, Answer to the question – When is the force experienced by a current — carrying straight conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field. 1 + 1 = 2

(i) Maximum ;
(ii) Minimum ?

The answer to the question –

(i) Maximum – When the conductor is placed perpendicular to the magnetic field.
(ii) Minimum – When the conductor is placed parallel to the magnetic field.