Question

A circular coil is placed near a current-carrying conductor, both lying on the plane of the paper. The current is flowing through the conductor in such a way that the induced current in the loop is clockwise as shown in the figure. The current in the wire

• A. time-dependent and downward
• B. steady and upward
• C. time-dependent and upward
• D. An alternating current

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

time-dependent and downward

Answer 2

In this scenario, the loop is positioned to the right of the current-carrying wire, even though it might seem as if it's on the left side. This is because, when you move in the direction of the current, the loop is situated to the right.

Now, as the current diminishes, the induced current within the loop is in a clockwise direction (S), as illustrated in the diagram.

The correct option is (A): time-dependent and downward