Induced Current in Stretched Square Loop: Flux Change and Direction?

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of induced current in a square loop when it is stretched into a rectangular or circular shape within a uniform magnetic field. According to Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction, the induced current's direction is determined by the change in magnetic flux through the loop. As the shape changes, the area of the loop alters, leading to a change in magnetic flux, which induces a current. The induced current will flow in a direction that opposes the change in flux, as described by Lenz's Law.

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when a square loop is stretched to make a rectangular or circular loop(wire length remain same) in uniform magnetic field into the plane of paper what could be the direction of induced current. please share explanation as well
 
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Is the flux increasing or decreasing? Can you think of a law that describes the direction of current as flux changes?
 
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the magnetic field is uniform.
How question is will there be any induced current while changing the share from square to rectangular or circular.
 
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the magnetic field is uniform. How question is will there be any induced current while changing the share from square to rectangular or circular.
Is the flux increasing or decreasing?
 
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