A current is induced in straight wire when it is moved _________ to the magnetic field.
perpendicular
parallel
either perpendicular or parallel
outside
A
outside
B
parallel
C
either perpendicular or parallel
D
perpendicular
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A current is induced in a conductor when it is moved perpendicular to the magnetic field due to the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
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