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A 0.5 m conductor moves at 10 m/s perpendicular to a 0.4 T magnetic field. What emf is induced across its ends?

  1. 20.0 V
  2. 0.2 V
  3. 12.5 V
  4. 2.0 V

Answer

D. 2.0 V

Solution

= BLv = 0.4(0.5)(10) = 2.0 V.

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