A Closed, Circular Loop Has a Counter-Clockwise Current Flowing Through

question 39

Multiple Choice

A closed, circular loop has a counter-clockwise current flowing through it as viewed by a person on the right, as shown in the figure. If a second closed circular loop with the same radius approaches this loop with constant velocity along a common axis as shown, in what direction will a current flow in the approaching loop as viewed by the person on the right?

• A) clockwise
• B) counter-clockwise
• C) No current will be induced because the velocity of approach is constant.

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