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=I]xB Switch Conducting bar Which orientation? A B Conducting rails xx x X X x x x X X

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=I]xB Switch Conducting bar Which orientation? A B Conducting rails xx x X X x x x X X

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter23: Faraday’s Law And Inductance

Section23.1: Faraday’s Law Of Induction

Problem 23.1QQ: A circular loop of wire is held in a uniform magnetic field, with the plane of the loop...

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