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PHY 102 Electromagnetic Induction Objective Question

Question

When a wire moves at an angle θ relative to the magnetic field, the motional emf is given by:
Options
A ε = BLv cos θ
B ε = BLv sin θ
Correct Answer
C ε = BLv tan θ
D ε = BLv / sin θ
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When the wire moves at an angle θ to the field, the component of velocity perpendicular to the field is v sin θ, so ε = B L v sin θ.

Hint

Use the perpendicular component of velocity.

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