A Circular Metal Ring Is Situated Above a Long Straight

question 28

Multiple Choice

A circular metal ring is situated above a long straight wire,as shown in the figure.The straight wire has a current flowing to the right,and the current is increasing in time at a constant rate.Which statement is true?

• A) There is an induced current in the metal ring, flowing in a clockwise direction.
• B) There is an induced current in the metal ring, flowing in a counter-clockwise direction.
• C) There is no induced current in the metal ring because the current in the wire is changing at a constant rate.

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