Lenz's Law: As shown in the figure, two parallel wires carry a current I in opposite directions, and this current is decreasing. A rectangular loop is centered between the wires. 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: B

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