A rectangular conductor LMNO is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.5T, directed perpendicular to the plane of the conductor. When the arm MN of length 20cm is moved towards the left with a velocity of 10ms−1, calculate the emf induced in the arm. Given the resistance of the arm to be 5Ω (other arms of negligible resistance), find the value of the current in the arm.
Answer:ε=1V; i=0.2A.
Solution
The arm MN cuts field lines as it moves, producing a motional emf