A rectangular loop of wire is placed midway between two long straight parallel conductors as shown. The conductors carry currents i₁ and i₂ as indicated. If i₁ is increasing and i₂ is constant, then the induced current in the loop is: A) zero B) clockwise C) counterclockwise D) depends on i₁ - i₂ E) depends on i₁ + i₂

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The changing current in the left conductor will produce a changing magnetic flux, which will induce a current in the loop in such a direction as to oppose the change in flux. By applying the right-hand rule, we can see that the induced current in the loop will be counterclockwise.

A Rectangular Loop of Wire Is Placed Midway Between Two