Practice mode Physics

Two identical coaxial circular loops carry equal currents in the same direction. What happens to the currents as the loops move towards each other?

Correct answer D. Each decreases

Explanation

As they approach, the magnetic flux through each loop increases; by Lenz's law the induced EMF opposes this increase, so the current in each loop decreases.

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