Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Magnetic Field
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Magnetic Field
A conducting wire of length l , positioned perpendicular to a...
A conducting wire of length , positioned perpendicular to a magnetic field , travels with a velocity . Determine the potential difference that is established across the ends of the wire.

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Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The motional electromotive force (EMF) induced in a straight conducting wire of length moving with velocity perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field is given by:
Since the velocity , magnetic field , and the length of the wire are mutually perpendicular, the magnitude of the induced EMF is:
This induced EMF is equal to the potential difference established across the ends of the wire.
Therefore, the potential difference is .
Since the velocity , magnetic field , and the length of the wire are mutually perpendicular, the magnitude of the induced EMF is:
This induced EMF is equal to the potential difference established across the ends of the wire.
Therefore, the potential difference is .