Solution to 2008 Problem 4
The magnetic field generated by the wire will be azimuthal with its direction determined by the right hand rule. From the Lorentz force law,
it follows that there will be no magnetic force on the loop because
and
are parallel. Therefore, answer (E) is correct.
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