Q138 / 180 · KCET 2013 · Physics
Two identical circular coils $A$ and $B$ are kept on a horizontal tube side by side without touching each other. If the current in the coil $A$ increases with time, in response, the coil $B$
- Ais attracted by A
- Bremains stationary
- Correct answerCis repelled
- Drotates
Solution
As the current in coil $A$ changes, the magnetic flux linked with coil $B$ changes, hence as a result current induces in coil $B$. The direction of induced current in coil $B$ is opposite to that of the direction of current in coil $A$ as shown in figure

Due to currents in opposite directions in the near by sides of the coil, the coil $B$ is repelled.

Due to currents in opposite directions in the near by sides of the coil, the coil $B$ is repelled.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.