Q. What is the net force on the square coil

A) $25 \times 10^{- 7}N$ moving towards wire
B) $25 \times 10^{- 7}N$ moving away from wire
C) $35 \times 10^{- 7}N$ moving towards wire
D) $35 \times 10^{- 7}N$ moving away from wire
Explanation

(a) Force on side $BC$ and $AD$ are equal but opposite so their net will be zero
But $F_{AB} = 10^{- 7} \times \frac{2 \times 2 \times 1}{2 \times 10^{- 2}} \times 15 \times 10^{- 2} = 3 \times 10^{- 6}N$
and $F_{CD} = 10^{- 7} \times \frac{2 \times 2 \times 1}{(12 \times 10^{- 2})} \times 15 \times 10^{- 2} = 0.5 \times 10^{- 6}N$
$\Rightarrow F_{net} = F_{AB} - F_{CD} = 2.5 \times 10^{- 6}N$
$= 25 \times 10^{- 7}N$, towards the wire

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.