In the Figure, a Copper Bar Is in Contact with a Pair

Multiple Choice

In the figure, a copper bar is in contact with a pair of parallel metal rails and is in motion with velocity ν. A uniform magnetic field is present pointing downward, as shown. The bar, the rails, and the resistor R are all in the same plane. The induced current through the resistor R is

A) from a to b.
B) from b to a.
C) There is no induced current through the resistor.