FIGURE 27-5
-A rectangular coil, with corners labeled ABCD, of length L and width w is placed in a magnetic field B as shown in Fig. 27-5. If there is no current flowing through the coil, what is the force acting on section AB of the coil?

Question

FIGURE 27-5 
-A rectangular coil, with corners labeled ABCD, of length L and width w is placed in a magnetic field B as shown in Fig. 27-5. If there is no current flowing through the coil, what is the force acting on section AB of the coil?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When there is no current flowing through the coil, the magnetic force on any section of the coil, including section AB, is zero.

FIGURE 27-5 -A Rectangular Coil, with Corners Labeled ABCD, of Length L