As Shown in the Figure, a Metal Bar Is in Contact

question 331

Multiple Choice

As shown in the figure, a metal bar is in contact with a pair of parallel rails and is in motion with an upward velocity of magnitude $v$ . A uniform magnetic field is present, directed downward as shown. The direction of the induced current through the resistor $R$ is

• A) from \(b\) to \(a\).
• B) from \(a\) to \(b\).
• C) No current is induced.

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CAPM

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