Question

For the situation shown, the correct statement (s) is/are

(a) The net force on the long straight wire is 

and is repulsive

(b) The loop will be compressed 

(c) No torque will be acting on the loop as the force experienced by the wires of the loop lie in the plane of the loop. 

(d) No torque will be acting on the loop as the forces experienced by the wires of the loop are normal to the plane of the loop.

Answer 1

Correct option: (a, b, c)

(a) The net force on the long straight wire is  

and is repulsive

(b) The loop will be compressed 

(c) No torque will be acting on the loop as the force experienced by the wires of the loop lie in the plane of the loop.