A rectangular loop of wire shown below is coplanar with a long wire carrying current $\mathrm{I}$.
The loop is pulled to the right as indicated. What are the directions of the induced current in the loop and the magnetic forces on the left and the right sides of the loop?

• A

  Induced current - Counterclockwise, Force on left side - To the left, Force on right side - To the right
• Correct answer
  B

  Induced current - Clockwise, Force on left side - To the left, Force on right side - To the right
• C

  Induced current - Counterclockwise, Force on left side - To the right, Force on right side - To the left
• D

  Induced current - Clockwise, Force on left side - To the right, Force on right side - To the left

Solution

Flux is inward and it is decreasing as loop is going away from wire
$\therefore$ direction of induced current is clockwise
Force on left side is in left and force on right side is in right.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.