Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 23 - Magnetic Flux and Faraday's Law of Induction - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 831: 35

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

As the wires are not connected to each other, there is no induced current into the wires between the ends of the conductor. According to Lenz's law, an induced current flows in the direction that opposes the change that caused the current. Thus, there is no need of an external force for keeping the rod moving with constant speed.
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