As shown in the figure, one end of a metal bar is in contact with a circular rail and the other end is pivoted at P. A steady uniform, magnetic field B into the page is present. As the bar rotates about point P in a clockwise direction, 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.

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As shown in the figure, one end of a metal bar is in contact with a circular rail and the other end is pivoted at P. A steady uniform, magnetic field B into the page is present. As the bar rotates about point P in a clockwise direction, 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.

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The Answer of As shown in the figure, one end of a metal bar is in contact with a circular rail and the other end is pivoted at P. A steady uniform, magnetic field B into the page is present. As the bar rotates about point P in a clockwise direction, 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.

As Shown in the Figure, One End of a Metal