A rectangular loop carrying a current ` i` is situated near a long straight wire such that the wire is parallel to one of the sides of the loop and is in the plane of the loop . If steady current ` I` is established in the wire as shown in the figure ,

Options

A. rotate about an axis parallel to the wire
B. move away from the wire
C. move towards the wire
D. remain statioinary

Answer

C

Explanation

Wire placed close to each other carry current in the same direction and hence attract wires placed far apart carry current in opposite direction and hence repel each other but here attraction is stroing and replusion is week so loop moves towards the wire