Seperation of the induced charge

In summary, the conversation discusses the movement of a block conductor within a magnetic field and the resulting separation of induced charge. The direction of current is determined using the right hand rule, and it is found to be from right to left. This means that the right side of the conductor becomes positively charged while the left side becomes negatively charged. This is why the answer is 1, as discussed in the conversation.
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Please look into the attached file. In that you can see a block conductor is moving within the magnetic field which is acting isto the page. What will be the separation of the induced charge? will it be 1 or 2?

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The Attempt at a Solution


By using the right hand rule the direction of current was found and it was from right to left.
So i thought that the right side become positively charged left side would have negative charge but the answer was the 1. why?
Help me please
 

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385sk117 said:

The Attempt at a Solution


By using the right hand rule the direction of current was found and it was from right to left.
Yes, good. That means that positive charges move to the left (same direction as the current), and negative charges move to the right (the opposite direction as the current).
 
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ooohhhh! I got it know
Thanks a lot!
 

1. What is separation of the induced charge?

The separation of the induced charge is a phenomenon that occurs when an external electric field is applied to a conductor. This causes the electrons in the conductor to redistribute, resulting in an accumulation of charge on one end and a depletion of charge on the other end.

2. How does separation of the induced charge occur?

When an electric field is applied to a conductor, the electrons in the conductor experience a force. This force causes the electrons to move away from the electric field, resulting in an accumulation of charge on one side of the conductor and a depletion of charge on the other side.

3. What factors affect the amount of separation of the induced charge?

The amount of separation of the induced charge is influenced by several factors, including the strength of the applied electric field, the material properties of the conductor, and the geometry of the conductor.

4. What are some real-world applications of separation of the induced charge?

Separation of the induced charge is a fundamental principle in many electronic devices, such as capacitors, transistors, and sensors. It is also used in technologies like electrostatic precipitators, which remove particulate matter from industrial exhaust gases.

5. How does separation of the induced charge relate to static electricity?

Static electricity is a type of electricity that is generated by the separation of charges. When two materials rub against each other, electrons can be transferred, causing one material to become positively charged and the other to become negatively charged. This separation of charges is an example of the separation of the induced charge.

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