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A long straight wire is in the plane of a rectangular non-conducting wooden loop

ID: 1902919 • Letter: A

Question

A long straight wire is in the plane of a rectangular non-conducting wooden loop. The wire carries an increasing current I in the direction shown in the figure. Which is true concerning this situation?

A - There will be no induced emf

B - There will be a clockwise induced emf, but no induced current.

C - There will be an induced current which is clockwise around the loop.

D - There will be a counterclockwise infuced emf, but no induced current.

E - There will be an induced current which is counterclockwise around the loop.

Explanation / Answer

Answer: B - There will be a clockwise induced emf, but no induced current.

Because the rectangular is non-conducting type.