Q112 / 125 · BITSAT 2018 · Physics
A copper rod of mass slides under gravity on two smooth parallel rails distance apart and set an angle to the horizontal. At the bottom, the rails are joined by a resistance in figure. There is a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the rails. The terminal velocity of rod is

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

- A
- B
- Correct answerC
- D
Solution
Terminal velocity of the rod is attained when magnetic force on the rod (Bil) balances the component of weight of the rod as in figure.

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