A rectangular loop ABCD carrying a current I is situated near a straight conductor XY, such that the…

A rectangular loop ABCD carrying a current I is situated near a straight conductor XY, such that the conductor is parallel to the side AB of the loop and is in the plane of the loop. If a steady current I is established in the conductor as shown, the conductor XY will Figure
  1. remain stationary.
  2. move towards the side AB of the loop.
  3. move away from the side AB of the loop.
  4. rotate about its axis.

Solution

move towards the side AB of the loop

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