Question
Physics Question on Moving charges and magnetism
A square conducting loop is placed near an infinitely long current carrying wire with one edge parallel to the wire as shown in the figure. If the current in the straight wire is suddently halved, which of the following statements will be true? "The loop will ....... "
A
stay stationary
B
move towards the wire
C
move away from the wire
D
move parallel to the wire
Answer
move towards the wire
Explanation
Solution
induced current in loop will be in clockwise direction