A square loop ABCD carrying a current 
, is placed near and coplanar with a long straight conductor 
carrying acurrent 
, the net force on the loop will be
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Force on arm 
due to current in conductor 
is
acting towards 
.in the plane of loop.
Force on arm 
due to current in conductor 
is
acting away from 
in the plane of loop.
Net force on the loop 
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