A rectangular coil, with corners labeled $A B C D$, 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 $I$ flowing through this coil in the direction shown, what is the direction of the force acting on section CD of this coil?

A) perpendicular to and out of the page
B) in the opposite direction of the magnetic field
C) in the direction of the magnetic field
D) perpendicular to and into the page
E) The force is zero.

Question

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled

A B C D

, 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

flowing through this coil in the direction shown, what is the direction of the force acting on section CD of this coil?

A rectangular coil, with corners labeled A B C D , 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 flowing through this coil in the direction shown, what is the direction of the force acting on section CD of this coil? A) perpendicular to and out of the page B) in the opposite direction of the magnetic field C) in the direction of the magnetic field D) perpendicular to and into the page E) The force is zero.

A) perpendicular to and out of the page 
B) in the opposite direction of the magnetic field 
C) in the direction of the magnetic field 
D) perpendicular to and into the page 
E) The force is zero.

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The Answer of A rectangular coil, with corners labeled $A B C D$, 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 $I$ flowing through this coil in the direction shown, what is the direction of the force acting on section CD of this coil?

A) perpendicular to and out of the page 
B) in the opposite direction of the magnetic field 
C) in the direction of the magnetic field 
D) perpendicular to and into the page 
E) The force is zero.

A Rectangular Coil, with Corners Labeled ABCDA B C DABCD , Has Length

A Rectangular Coil, with Corners Labeled $A B C D$ , Has Length