A metal rod is pulled along two frictionless, conducting rails in a magnetic field. The rod and rails have negligible resistance, but are connected to a resistor.

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A metal rod is pulled along two frictionless, conducting rails in a magnetic field. The rod and rails have negligible resistance, but are connected to a resistor.
 Is there an induced current in the rod, and if so, which way does it flow?
 No, because the flux is not changing
 Yes, counter-clockwise
 Yes, clockwise

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