Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 23 - Magnetic Flux and Faraday's Law of Induction - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 830: 25

Answer

Counterclockwise.

Work Step by Step

As the magnetic field due to the bar magnet increases with its downward motion, the induced current in the ring will be in a counterclockwise direction as viewed from above because this induced current will oppose the change in magnetic flux.
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