Figure shows the north pole of a magnet moving away from a thick conducting loop containing a capacitor. The excess positive charge will arrive on

Step-by-step solution

Magnetic flux analysis: The north pole moving away decreases rightward magnetic flux through the loop. Lenz's Law application: The induced current must generate a magnetic field opposing this decrease, pointing rightward through the loop. Current direction: A rightward magnetic field requires a clockwise current when viewed from the right. Capacitor charge accumulation: Clockwise current flows toward terminal b through the right side and from terminal a through the left side, implying current flows from a to b thro