How Does Changing Current in an Outer Loop Induce Current in an Inner Loop?

It could be the current in the outer loop, or it could be an external magnetic field. Either way, Lenz's Law tells us that the induced current in the inner loop will oppose the change in magnetic flux. This means that the direction of the induced current will be opposite to the direction of the changing magnetic field. In summary, the induced current in the inner loop will be -1.0 A, flowing in the opposite direction of the changing current in the outer loop.
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Homework Statement


A small 2.0-mm-diameter circular loop with R = 0.020 Ohms is at the center of a large 100-mm-diameter circular loop. Both loops lie in the same plane. The current in the outer loop changes from +1.0 A to -1.0 A in 0.10 s. What is the induced current in the inner loop?



Homework Equations


[tex]\epsilon = \frac{\delta \Phi}{\delta t}[/tex]



The Attempt at a Solution



I'm not sure how to relate [tex]\frac{\delta I}{\delta t}[/tex] to Lenz's Law. Just a hint would be great.
 
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For there to be an induced emf in the inner loop, there must be a changing magnetic flux through the loop. What is causing this magnetic flux?
 

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