Q112 / 125 · BITSAT 2018 · Physics

A copper rod of mass m slides under gravity on two smooth parallel rails l distance apart and set an angle θ to the horizontal. At the bottom, the rails are joined by a resistance R in figure. There is a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane of the rails. The terminal velocity of rod is

Figure

  • A

    mgRtanθB2l2

  • B

    mgRcotθB2l2

  • Correct answer
    C
    mgRsinθB2l2
  • D
    mgRcosθB2l2

Solution

Terminal velocity of the rod is attained when magnetic force on the rod (Bil) balances the component of weight of the rod(mgsinθ), as in figure.

Figure

So, Bil=mgsinθ

BeRl=mgsinθ

BleR=mgsinθ

BlB/VTR=mgsinθ

vT=mgsinθRB2l2

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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