Two Conducting Loops Carry Equal Currents I in the Same

question 48

Multiple Choice

Two conducting loops carry equal currents I in the same direction as shown in the figure. If the current in the upper loop suddenly drops to zero, what will happen to the current in the lower loop according to Lenz's law?

• A)The current in the lower loop will decrease.
• B)The current in the lower loop will increase.
• C)The current in the lower loop will not change.
• D)The current in the lower loop will also drop to zero.
• E)The current in the lower loop will reverse its direction.

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