PHYSICS
← Back

Science Bowl Question

📅 MIT Science Bowl 2024🎓 HS🔄 Round 12#️⃣ Question 16 TOSS UP📝 Multiple Choice

Ellie places two identical circular loops of counter-clockwise current directly above each other such that their axes of symmetry coincide. Assuming that their separation l is much greater than their radii, which of the following choices best describes the direction and strength, respectively, of the force they exert on each other?

W) Attractive, proportional to l^-3 (read: l to the negative third)
X) Attractive, proportional to l^-4 (read: l to the negative fourth)
Y) Repulsive, proportional to l^-3 (read: l to the negative third)
Z) Repulsive, proportional to l^-4 (read: l to the negative fourth)
🚀

Take Your Prep to the Next Level

Practice with interactive modes, adaptive testing, and detailed stats on our main app.

Launch Interactive Practice