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A rectangular coil, with corners labeled ABCD, of length L and width w is placed

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Question

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled ABCD, of length L and width w is placed in a magnetic field B as shown in Figure 27-6. If there is a current I flowing through this coil, what is the direction of the force acting on section AB of this coil?

1-in the opposite direction of the magnetic field 2-perpendicular to and out of the page 3- perpendicular to and into the page 4-in the direction of the magnetic field 5- none

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled ABCD, of length L and width w is placed in a magnetic field B as shown in Figure 27-6. If there is a current I flowing through this coil, what is the direction of the force acting on section AB of this coil? 1-in the opposite direction of the magnetic field 2-perpendicular to and out of the page 3- perpendicular to and into the page 4-in the direction of the magnetic field 5- none

Explanation / Answer

perpendicular and into the page