Physics

Physics

Problem

A long conducting rod is pulled with constant speed in a direction parallel to a uniform magnetic field B\mathbf{B}. Which of the following best describes the magnitude of the induced emf between the ends of the rod? a) ε\varepsilon is maximum because the rod cuts magnetic field lines continuously. b) ε\varepsilon is zero because the component of velocity perpendicular to B\mathbf{B} is zero. c) ε=Blv\varepsilon = B l v since only the speed of the rod matters, not its direction with respect to B\mathbf{B}. d) ε\varepsilon cannot be predicted without knowing the area swept out by the rod.

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