Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 158
Question: A rectangular loop carrying a current i is situated near a long straight wire such that the wire is parallel to the one of the sides of the loop and is in the plane of the loop. If a steady current I is established in wire as shown in figure, the loop will [IIT 1985; MP PET 1995; MP PMT 1995, 99; AIIMS 2003]
Options:
A) Rotate about an axis parallel to the wire
B) Move away from the wire or towards right
C) Move towards the wire
D) Remain stationary
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ \because ,r_{1}<r_{2} $ So F1 > F2
$ \Rightarrow F_{net}=(F_{1}-F_{2}) $ towards the wire.
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