Solve the given problem: The figure below shows a top view of two conducting rails on which a conducting bar can slide. A uniform magnetic field is directed perpendicular to the plane of the figure as shown. A battery is to be connected to the two rails so that when the switch is closed, current will flow through the bar and cause a magnetic force to push the bar to the right. In which orientation, A or B, should the battery be placed in the circuit? Hint: Use the right hand rule for the formula F=IIXB Switch Conducting bar Which orientation? x x x X x x Conducting rails X x X x X

Solve the given problem: The figure below shows a top view of two conducting rails on which a conducting bar can slide. A uniform magnetic field is directed perpendicular to the plane of the figure as shown. A battery is to be connected to the two rails so that when the switch is closed, current will flow through the bar and cause a magnetic force to push the bar to the right. In which orientation, A or B, should the battery be placed in the circuit? Hint: Use the right hand rule for the formula F=IIXB Switch Conducting bar Which orientation? x x x X x x Conducting rails X x X x X

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Chapter13: Electromagnetic Induction

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