Asked in Premeth MDCAT 2025 LR-04 — Electromagnetism, Transition Elements 2025Moderate

A conductor of length L is moved across a magnetic field. Due to this activity, a potential difference appears across the ends of the conductor. This type of potential difference is termed as:

Correct answer: C. Motional EMF

  • A. Self Induction
  • B. Mutual Induction
  • C. Motional EMF
  • D. Electrostatic potential

Explanation

The correct answer is Motional EMF. When a conductor of length L moves across a magnetic field B, a potential difference appears across its ends, which is termed as motional EMF. This is induced by the movement of the conductor through the magnetic field. Self Induction and Mutual Induction involve induction of voltage in coils due to changing currents and proximity to other coils, respectively. Electrostatic potential relates to the work energy needed to move electric charge in an electric field.

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