A Coil Lies Flat on a Level Tabletop in a Region

question 243

Multiple Choice

A coil lies flat on a level tabletop in a region where the magnetic field vector points straight up. The magnetic field suddenly grows stronger. When viewed from above, what is the direction of
The induced current in this coil as the field increases?

• A) clockwise
• B) clockwise initially, then counterclockwise before stopping
• C) counterclockwise
• D) There is no induced current in this coil.

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