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A circular coil of wire carries a current. PQ is a part of a very long wire carrying a current and passing close to the circular coil. If the directions of currents are those shown in figure, what is the direction of force acting on PQ ?

(A) Parallel to PQ, towards P

(B) Parallel to PQ, towards Q 

(C) At right angles to PQ, to right 

(D) At right angles to PQ, to the left

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Correct option (D) At right angles to PQ, to the left

Explanation:

Like parallel currents attract and anti parallel currents repel

∴ PQ moves towards left.

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