Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
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Chapter 23 - Magnetic Flux and Faraday's Law of Induction - Conceptual Questions - Page 828: 7

Answer

The rod will begin to accelerate but will slowly stop decreasing to reach a terminal velocity.

Work Step by Step

When the rod is stationary, the only forces acting on it are gravity and the normal force, which make the bar roll. However, since the induced emf is equal to $\mathcal{E}=Blv$, the magnetic force is $F=ilB$, where $i=\frac{\mathcal{E}}{R}$, so the force on the rod is equal to $F=\frac{B^2l^2v}{R}$. Therefore, as velocity increases, the force on the rod increases. This force reduces acceleration and eventually will cause it to reach a terminal velocity.
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