Question
Figure shows a wire sliding on two parallel, conducting rails placed at a separation l. $A$ magnetic field $B$ exists in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the rails. What force is necessary to keep the wire moving at a constant velocity $v?$​​​​​​​

Answer


$F_{magnetic} = ilB$
This force produces an acceleration of the wire.
But since the velocity is given to be constant.
Hence net force acting on the wire must be zero.

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