A circular coil is placed flat on a horizontal table

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

A circular coil is placed flat on a horizontal table. When viewed from above, the current in the coil flows in an anticlockwise direction. Identify which face of the coil (upper or lower) behaves like a north pole. Give reason for your answer in one sentence.

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