A rectangular loop carrying current $I_{1}$ is placed near a long straight wire such that the wire is parallel to one of the sides of the loop as shown in the figure. If the straight wire carries a current of $I_{2}$ the loop will

Move away from the wire

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Move towards the wire

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Not move at all

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Move only if the two currents are equal

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Solution

The correct option is B Move towards the wire
For the loop using Lenz's law;
Force of part which is nearer due to current in the long wire is attraction and force on the part which is farther is repulsion and $f_{attraction} > F_{repulsion}$
Therefore loop moves towards the wire.

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The correct option is B Move towards the wire
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