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A long straight wire carries a current of 10.05 A to the right. A circular loop of wire lies below the long straight wire, as shown in the following figure. The current in the long straight wire decreases to zero in a time of 4.652 s. What direction does the induced current flow around the circular loop of wire?

A

Counterclockwise

B

Clockwise

C

No induced current flows around the loop

D

The information given is insufficient for determining the direction of the induced current

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