Question: A long, straight wire carries a steady current I. A rectangular conducting loop lies in the same plane as the wire, with two sides

A long, straight wire carries a steady current I. A rectangular conducting loop lies in the same plane as the wire, with two 

A long, straight wire carries a steady current I. A rectangular conducting loop lies in the same plane as the wire, with two sides parallel to the wire and two sides perpendicular. Suppose the loop is pushed toward the wire as shown. Given the direction of I, the induced current in the loop is Select one: a. counterclockwise b. oscillates c. zero d. none of the above e. clockwise

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