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A copper rod of mass m slides under gravity on two smooth parallel rails, with separation l and set at an angle of with the horizontal. At the bottom rails are joined by a resistance R. There is a uniform magnetic field B normal to the plane of the rails, as shown in the igure. The terminal speed of the copper rod is :- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
- Forces along the incline
The rod slides down the smooth rails, which are inclined at angle to the horizontal.
So the component of gravity along the rails is
- Motional emf induced in the rod
If the rod moves with speed along the rails in a magnetic field normal to the plane of the rails, then the motional emf across the rod is
- Current in the circuit
The rails and rod form a closed circuit with resistance , so the induced current is
- Magnetic force opposing motion
The magnetic force on a current-carrying rod of length in field is
Substituting ,
This force acts up the incline, opposing the downward motion.
- Condition for terminal speed
At terminal speed, acceleration becomes zero, so net force along the incline is zero:
Solving for ,
- Matching with options
This corresponds to which is Option C.
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