Q6.14 (c) Figure 6.20 shows a metal rod resting on the smooth rails and positioned between the poles of a permanent magnet. The rails, the rod, and the magnetic field are in three mutual perpendicular directions. A galvanometer connects the rails through a switch . Length of the , , resistance of the closed loop containing the . Assume the field to be uniform. Suppose K is open and the rod is moved with a speed of in the direction shown. Give the polarity and magnitude of the induced emf.
(c) With K open and the rod moving uniformly, there is no net force on the electrons in the rod even though they do experience magnetic force due to the motion of the rod. Explain.
When the key K is open there is excess charge at both ends of the rod. this charged particle creates an electric field between both ends. This electric field exerts electrostatic force in the charged particles which cancel out the force due to magnetic force. That's why net force on a charged particle, in this case, is zero.