A horizontal metal bar oriented east-west, is dropped straight down at a place where Earth's magnetic field is due north. As a result, an induced emf develops between the two ends of the bar. What would be the direction of the induced potential difference ? O Neither end carries any excess charge O West to east, the west end being at higher potential accumulating more positive charges O East to west, the west end being at higher potential (accumulating positive charges). O East to west, the east end being at higher potential accumulating more positive charges.

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A horizontal metal bar oriented east-west, is dropped straight down at a place where Earth's magnetic field is
due north. As a result, an induced emf develops between the two ends of the bar. What would be the direction
of the induced potential difference ?
O Neither end carries any excess charge
O West to east, the west end being at higher potential accumulating more positive charges
O East to west, the west end being at higher potential (accumulating positive charges).
O East to west, the east end being at higher potential accumulating more positive charges.
Transcribed Image Text:A horizontal metal bar oriented east-west, is dropped straight down at a place where Earth's magnetic field is due north. As a result, an induced emf develops between the two ends of the bar. What would be the direction of the induced potential difference ? O Neither end carries any excess charge O West to east, the west end being at higher potential accumulating more positive charges O East to west, the west end being at higher potential (accumulating positive charges). O East to west, the east end being at higher potential accumulating more positive charges.
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