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 $B$

  • A
    is attracted by A
  • B
    remains stationary
  • Correct answer
    C
    is repelled
  • D
    rotates

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
Figure
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'.

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