Force on loop of wire pulled through magnetic field

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The problem involves a loop of wire being pulled through a uniform magnetic field, with a focus on determining the direction of the magnetic force acting on the loop as it enters and exits the field. The subject area pertains to electromagnetism and the interaction between magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to understand the dynamics of the loop's motion through the magnetic field and questions whether it can be treated as a particle. They also express uncertainty about the effects of induced current on the forces acting on the loop.
  • Some participants suggest considering the direction of the current flow in the loop and the resulting magnetic forces on each side of the loop.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between current direction and magnetic force, but no consensus has been reached on the correct answer.

Contextual Notes

The problem is presented as a multiple-choice question for a test, and there is a note about the teacher losing the answer key, which adds a layer of uncertainty to the discussion.

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Homework Statement



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1.A loop of wire is pulled with constant velocity v to the right through a region of space where there is a uniform magnetic field B directed into the page, as shown above. The magnetic force on the loop is
a.Directed to the left both as it enters and as it leaves the region
b.Directed to the right both as it enters and as it leaves the region
c.Directed to the left as it enters the region and to the right as it leaves
d.Directed to the right as it enters the region and to the left as it leaves
e.Zero at all times


This is a multiple choice question that I cannot figure out... This is a question for a test... but the teacher lost the key and has to redo the problems and I am helping him with it... but we are unsure about this question.

I'm not sure I can treat the loop as a particle, and it seems that if the loop induced a current, the forces would cancel out/not go left or right...

Thanks
 
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Think about this: which way does the current flow in the loop as it enters a region? What force does the magnetic field exert on each side of the loop?
 
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No, not B.
 

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