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Figure shows a parallel plate capacitor and the current in the connecting wires that is discharging the capacitor.

A) The displacement current is leftward.

B) The displacement current is rightward

C) The electric field \[\overrightarrow{E}\] is rightward

D) The magnetic field at point P is out the page.

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a] According to conservation of charge, the displacement current must be leftward.