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A semi circular current carrying wire having radius `R` is placed in `x-y` plane with its centre at origin `O` There is non-unifrom magnetic field
`oversetrarrB = (B_(0)x)/(2R) hatk` (here `B_(0)` is +ve contant) is existing in the region The magnetic force acting on semi circular wire will be along
.

A

`-x-"axis"`

B

`+y-"axis"`

C

`-y-"axis"`

D

`+ x-"axis"`

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The correct Answer is:
c
`oversetrarr(F)` is along negative x -axis
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