Physics-ch-31/exercise 28
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-31

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Question 28





Q28: A metal rod of mass m slides without friction along two parallel horizontal rails, separated by a distance , and connected by a resistor R, as shown in Figure P31.26. A uniform vertical magnetic field of magnitude B is applied perpendicular to the plane of the paper. The applied force shown in the figure acts only for a moment, to give the rod a speed v. In terms of m, ,, R, B, and v, find the distance the rod will then slide as it coasts to a stop.