A Circular Coil Lies Flat on a Horizontal Surface

question 509

Multiple Choice

A circular coil lies flat on a horizontal surface. A bar magnet is held above the center of the coil with its north pole pointing down. If the magnet is dropped from this position what is the direction
Of the induced current in the coil, as viewed from above?

• A) counterclockwise
• B) clockwise
• C) An emf but no current is induced in the coil.
• D) There is no current in the coil.

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Stagflation

A situation in an economy where inflation is high, economic growth slows, and unemployment remains steadily high.

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Stagflation

A situation in an economy where the inflation rate is high, economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high.