A Rectangular Coil, with Corners Labeled $A B C D$ , Has Length

question 43

Multiple Choice

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled $A B C D$ , 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 out of the page
• B) in the opposite direction of the magnetic field
• C) in the direction of the magnetic field
• D) perpendicular to and into the page
• E) The force is zero.

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