Motional Emf: As shown in the figure, a metal bar is in contact with a pair of parallel rails and is in motion with an upward velocity of magnitude ?. A uniform magnetic field is present, directed downward as shown. The direction of the induced current through the resistor R is

A. from a to b.
B. from b to a.
C. No current is induced.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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