Physic Labs

Problem 2

A rod of length ℓ moves at speed v perpendicular to itself and uniform field B, closing a circuit through R. Neglect rod resistance. Find emf, current, and magnetic drag. Use the stated ideal model: quantities are constant or vary only as specified, with no extra drag, losses, or external influences. State a sign convention, keep units consistent, and use a classical approximation only where appropriate. (a) Set up the governing equation from a fundamental law. (b) Solve for the requested quantity under the stated conditions. (c) Check the result using a suitable limit, sign, or unit test, and report both the expression and its physical meaning.
E=Bℓv,I=Bℓv/R,Fext=B2ℓ2v/R,Pmech=B2ℓ2v2/R=I2R\mathcal E=B\ell v,\quad I=B\ell v/R,\quad F_{\rm ext}=B^2\ell^2v/R,\quad P_{\rm mech}=B^2\ell^2v^2/R=I^2R
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The boxed expressions answer the parts in order. Signs, conditions of validity, and constants follow the conventions in the statement.