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 or towards right
C. Move towards the wire
D. Remain stationary

Answer

C

Explanation

`:' r_(1) lt r_(2)`
So ` F_(1) gt F_(2)`
`implies F_("net")=(F_(1)-F_(2))` towards the wire