Magnetism and Electromagnetism - AP Physics 2

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A conductive rod is moving through a region of magnetic field, directed out of the page as diagrammed above. As a result of its motion, the mobile charge in the rod separates, creating an electric potential across the length of the rod. The length of the rod is 0.12m and the magnitude of the magnetic field is 0.022T. If the rod is moving with velocity , what is the magnitude and direction of the potential from one end of the rod to the other?

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For a conductor moving in a magnetic field, cutting straight across the field lines, a potential is generated where is the potential or EMF, is the magnetic field strength, and is the conductor's velocity relative to the field.

As the rod moves, the positive charge feels an upward-directed force by the right-hand rule, and the negative a downward force resulting in the top being at a higher potential than the bottom of the rod.

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