Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Magnetic Fields - Questions - Page 827: 3a

Answer

We can rank the six choices according to the potential difference set up across the solid: $(+z = -z) \gt (+y = -y) \gt (+x = -x)$

Work Step by Step

When the solid moves in the +x direction, there is no force on the electrons and the potential difference is zero. When the solid moves in the -x direction, there is no force on the electrons and the potential difference is zero. When the solid moves in the +y direction, there is a force on the electrons that pushes them to the front face. The potential difference is $V = vBd$ When the solid moves in the -y direction, there is a force on the electrons that pushes them to the back face. The potential difference is $V = vBd$ When the solid moves in the +z direction, there is a force on the electrons that pushes them to the bottom face. The potential difference is $V = 2vBd$ When the solid moves in the -z direction, there is a force on the electrons that pushes them to the top face. The potential difference is $V = 2vBd$ We can rank the six choices according to the potential difference set up across the solid: $(+z = -z) \gt (+y = -y) \gt (+x = -x)$
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