A flat coil of wire is placed in a uniform magnetic fieldthat is in the y-direction. The magnetic flux throughthe coil is a maximum if the plane of the coil is where?(a) in the xy-plane (b) in the yz-plane (c) in the xzplane(d) in any orientation, because it is a constant
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In Figure P20.65 (page 722) the rolling axle of length1.50 m is pushed along horizontal rails at a constantspeed v 5 3.00 m/s. A resistor R 5 0.400 V is connected to the rails at points a and b, directly opposite eachother. (The wheels make good electrical contact withthe rails, so the axle, rails, and R form a closed-loopcircuit. The only significant resistance in the circuit isR.) A uniform magnetic field B 5 0.800 T is directedvertically downward. (a) Find the induced current I inthe resistor. (b) What horizontal force FSis required tokeep the axle rolling at constant speed? (c) Which endof the resistor, a or b, is at the higher electric potential?(d) After the axle rolls past the resistor, does the currentin R reverse direction? Explain your answer.
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The first step in solving 20 problem number trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: In Figure P20.65 (page 722) the rolling axle of length1.50 m is pushed along horizontal rails at a constantspeed v 5 3.00 m/s. A resistor R 5 0.400 V is connected to the rails at points a and b, directly opposite eachother. (The wheels make good electrical contact withthe rails, so the axle, rails, and R form a closed-loopcircuit. The only significant resistance in the circuit isR.) A uniform magnetic field B 5 0.800 T is directedvertically downward. (a) Find the induced current I inthe resistor. (b) What horizontal force FSis required tokeep the axle rolling at constant speed? (c) Which endof the resistor, a or b, is at the higher electric potential?(d) After the axle rolls past the resistor, does the currentin R reverse direction? Explain your answer.
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