What Is the Direction of Induced Current in Copper and Glass Tubes?

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Homework Statement


A magnet is dropped down each the copper and glass tube. What direction is the induced current in the copper and glass tube respectively?

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a)clockwise, clockwise
b)clockwise, no induced current
c)counter clockwise, clockwise
d)counter clockwise, no induced current


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The Attempt at a Solution


I think the answer is b) clockwise, no induced current. Using the left hand rule the direction of the magnetic field in the copper tube is upwards and the direction of the current is clockwise. Current cannot be induced in a glass tube. Am I right?
 
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