A square loop, carrying a steady current I, is placed in a horizontal plane near a long straight conductor carrying a steady current `I_1` at a distance d from the conductor as shown in figure. The loop will experience

Options

A. a net attractive force towards the conductor
B. a net repulsive force away from the conductor
C. a net torque acting upward perpendicular to the horizontal plane
D. a net torque acting downward normal to the horizontal plane

Answer

A