Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 30 - Induction and Inductance - Problems - Page 897: 16b

Answer

The induced current is counterclockwise.

Work Step by Step

Note that the slope of each $B$ versus $t$ curve is $\frac{dB}{dt}$ We can find an expression for the change in the net magnetic field through the loop as $t$ increases: $\Delta B_{net} = (2.0~\mu T/s+ 1.0~\mu T/s -5~\mu T/s)~t$ $\Delta B_{net} = -(2.0~\mu T/s)~t$ The net magnetic field is increasing in the -z direction which results in an increasing magnetic flux through the loop in the -z direction. According to Lenz's law, the induced current opposes this change. By the right hand rule, the induced current is counterclockwise.
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