CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A conductor is placed along z-axis carrying current in z direction in uniform magnetic field directed along y-axis. The magnetic force acting on the conductor is directed along:

A positive x-axis
B positive y-axis
C positive z-axis
D negative x-axis

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Correct Answer

(D) negative x-axis

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Direction of current: \( \hat{k} \) Direction of magnetic field: \( \hat{j} \) Force direction: \( \hat{k} \times \hat{j} = -\hat{i} \) Result: negative x-axis

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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