A circular loop of wire lies on a horizontal table and carries current in a counterclockwise direction as viewed from above. At this point, the Earth's magnetic field points to the north and dips below the horizontal plane. Which side of the coil tends to lift off of the table because of the torque caused by the current's interaction with the magnetic field? (a) east side (b) south side (c) west side (d) north side (e) none of the preceding

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A circular loop of wire lies on a horizontal table and carries current in a counterclockwise direction as
viewed from above. At this point, the Earth's magnetic field points to the north and dips below the
horizontal plane. Which side of the coil tends to lift off of the table because of the torque caused by the
current's interaction with the magnetic field?
(a) east side
(b) south side (c) west side (d) north side
(e) none of the preceding
Transcribed Image Text:14. A circular loop of wire lies on a horizontal table and carries current in a counterclockwise direction as viewed from above. At this point, the Earth's magnetic field points to the north and dips below the horizontal plane. Which side of the coil tends to lift off of the table because of the torque caused by the current's interaction with the magnetic field? (a) east side (b) south side (c) west side (d) north side (e) none of the preceding
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Magnetic field is along north direction.

Current is clockwise direction. 

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