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P60 012

A coil of wire ABCD is placed in a uniform magnetic field B. The coil can move freely. An electric current I flows around the coil. In which direction does the coil begin to move because of the interaction between the external magnetic field and the current? Explain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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