A Rectangular Coil, with Corners Labeled $\mathrm { ABCD }$ , Has Length

question 106

Multiple Choice

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled $\mathrm { ABCD }$ , 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 $A B$ of this coil?

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

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