A metal rod of length 1 m is moving at a speed of 1m/s in the direction making to an angle of 30o with 0.5 T magnetic field. The emf produced is:
Correct answer: A. 0.25V
- A. 0.25V
- B. 2.5V
- C. 0.025V
- D. 25V
Explanation
The induced EMF (E) in a moving conductor within a magnetic field is calculated using the formula: E = B * l * v * sin(θ), where:B is the magnetic field strength (0.5 T)l is the length of the rod (1 m)v is the velocity of the rod (1 m/s)θ is the angle between the direction of velocity and the magnetic field (30o)Substituting these values, we have:E = 0.5 * 1 * 1 * sin(30o) = 0.5 * 1 * 1 * 0.5 = 0.25VTherefore, the correct answer is 0.25V. The other options result from errors such as incorrect application of the formula or miscalculation of the angle effect.
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