A square loop 
, carrying a current i, is placed near and coplanar with a long straight conductor XY carrying a current I, the net force on the loop will be
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Arms BC and AD are perpendicular to straight conductor and carry current in opposite directions. Net force on both will cancel each other.
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