A Rectangular Coil Lies Flat on a Horizontal Surface

question 21

Multiple Choice

A rectangular 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?

• A) There is no current in the coil.
• B) counterclockwise
• C) clockwise
• D) Not enough information is provided.

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