Lenz's Law: The wire in the figure carries a current I that is decreasing with time at a constant rate. The wire and the three loops are all in the same plane. What is true about the currents induced in each of the three loops shown?

A. No current is induced in any loop.
B. The currents are counterclockwise in all three loops.
C. The currents are clockwise in all three loops.
D. Loop A has clockwise current, loop B has no induced current, and loop C has counterclockwise current.
E. Loop A has counterclockwise current, loop B has no induced current, and loop C has clockwise current.


Answer: E

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