A Rectangular Coil,with Corners Labeled ABCD,has Length L and Width $\vec { B }$

question 28

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 through this coil in the direction shown,what is the direction of the force exerted 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 \(\vec { B }\) field
• D)in the opposite direction of the \(\vec { B }\) field
• E)The force is zero.

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