$A$ straight wire of length $0.5 \ m$ and carrying a current of $1.2 \ A$ is placed in a uniform magnetic field of induction $2 \ T$. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the length of the wire. What is the force acting on the wire (in $N$)? $[\sin 90^{\circ} = 1]$

  • A
    $2.0$
  • B
    $2.4$
  • C
    $1.2$
  • D
    $3.0$

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