A Rectangular Coil, with Corners Labeled ABCD, Has Length L

question 102

Multiple Choice

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled ABCD, has length L and width w. It is placed between the poles of a magnet, as shown in the figure. If there is a current I flowing through this coil in the direction shown, what is the direction of the force acting on section CD of this coil?

• A)perpendicular to and into the page
• B)perpendicular to and out of the page
• C)in the direction of the magnetic field
• D)in the opposite direction of the magnetic field
• E)The force is zero.

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