Question: A rectangular metal ring is situated above a long straight wire, as shown in the figure. The straight wire has a current I flowing to

A rectangular metal ring is situated above a long straight wire, as shown in the figure. The straight wire has a current I flowing to the left, and the current is increasing in time at a constant rate. Which statement is TRUE? 

A rectangular metal ring is situated above a long straight wire, as 

A) There is an induced current in the metal ring, flowing in a clockwise direction. 

B) There is an induced current in the metal ring, flowing in a counter-clockwise direction 
C) There is no induced current in the metal ring because the current in the wire is changing at a constant rate.

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