Magnetic force on current loop · CAP 2003 #13

Physics · electromagnetism

Problem

An electric current runs counterclockwise in a rectangular loop around the outside edge of this page, which lies flat on your table. A uniform magnetic field is then turned on, directed parallel to the page from top to bottom. The magnetic force on the page will cause (a) the left edge to lift up; (b) the right edge to lift up; (c) the top edge to lift up; (d) the bottom edge to lift up.

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