A current-carrying ring is placed in a magnetic field. The direction of the field is perpendicular to the plane of the ring
(i) There is no net force on the ring
(ii) The ring will tend to expand
(iii) The ring will tend to contract
(iv) Either (ii) or (iii) depending on the directions of the current in the ring and the magnetic field

Options

A. (i), (ii)
B. (ii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii)
D. (i), (iv)

Answer

D

Explanation

The ring will expand

The ring will contract
`(F_("net"))_("loop") = 0`