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Question

Justify with proper reasons the direction of current induced in the metal ring placed in a uniform magnetic field (B) directed out of the page for the following three cases i) B is increasing. ii) B is decreasing. iii) B is constant.

Illustration of a metal ring in a magnetic field, showing direction of induced current for Lenz's Law.

Accepted Answer

(i) Clockwise; (ii) Counterclockwise; (iii) No induced current

Answer

(i) Clockwise; (ii) Counterclockwise; (iii) Clockwise

Answer

(i) Counterclockwise; (ii) Clockwise; (iii) No induced current

Answer

(i) Counterclockwise; (ii) Counterclockwise; (iii) Clockwise