A rectangular coil is placed in a uniform magnetic field. If the direction of the current is reversed, what is the effect on the force acting on each section of the coil?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The magnitude of the force doubles
2. (B) The magnitude of the force becomes zero
3. (C) The force acts perpendicular to the plane of the coil
4. (D) The direction of the force on each section is reversed

Verified Answer

Option (D): The direction of the force on each section is reversed

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