Electromagnetic force increasing/decreasing

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The electromagnetic force is influenced by the angle between the magnetic field vector (B) and the current-carrying conductor (IL), as described by the equation F = I*L*B * SinΘ. The physical explanation lies in the cross product of the vectors B and V, which determines the force acting on moving charged particles. When particles move parallel to the magnetic field, they do not experience any magnetic force due to the angle being zero, resulting in SinΘ equaling zero. Understanding this relationship is crucial for analyzing the behavior of charged particles in magnetic fields. The discussion highlights the importance of vector orientation in electromagnetic interactions.
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The electromagnetic force F = I*L*B * SinΘ will increase based on the value on SinΘ.What's the physical explanation for this? Why does the angle between vectors B and IL matter?
 
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Because there is a cross product between B and V (vectors) when computing magnetic force on moving particles.

Particles moving parallel to a magnetic field do not experience a magnetic force.
 
Oh, right. I should have known that.
 
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