Force or power needed to move a conductor through a field at constant speed
This type of question, asked 3 times: 9 May 2023 S2, 9 May 2024 S2, 16 Apr 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
9 May 2023 S2
24A square loop ABCD is moving with constant velocity 'v' in a uniform magnetic field 'B' which is perpendicular to the plane of paper and directed outward. The resistance of coil is 'R', then the rate of production of heat energy in the loop is [L - length of side of loop]Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
9 May 2024 S2
17If current is flowing in the closed circuit with collective resistance , the rate of production of heat energy in the loop as we pull it along with a constant speed is ( = length of conductor, = magnetic field)Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
16 Apr 2026 S1
135A metal rod of length 'L' completes the circuit as shown. The area of the circuit is perpendicular to magnetic field 'B'. Total resistance of the circuit is 'R'. The force needed to move the rod in the direction as shown with constant speed 'V' isTap an option to check your answer.