Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : A wire bent into an irregular shape with the points $P$ and $Q$ fixed. If a current $I$ passed through the wire, then the area enclosed by the irregular portion of the wire increases.

Reason (R) : Opposite currents carrying wires repel each other.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
• D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

Answer 2

Every current element on the irregular shaped wire having symmetric elements carrying current in opposite direction is causing repulsion and hence the area enclosed by the wire increases.