A square loop, carrying a steady current I, is placed in a horizontal plane near a long straight conductor carrying a steady current I₁ at a distance d from the conductor as shown in figure. The loop will experience

Given Data:

A square loop, carrying a steady current I, is placed in a horizontal plane near a long straight conductor carrying a steady current I₁ at a distance d.

Detailed Solution:

$F_1>F_2$ as $F\propto \frac{1}{d},$ and $F_3$ and $F_4$are equal and opposite. Hence, the net attraction force will be towards the conductor.

Hence, the correct option is D.