Acceleration of a metal rod in an electric circuit

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Start date Apr 10, 2011
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The discussion focuses on calculating the current flowing through a circuit and metal rods when self-inductance is minimal. It emphasizes understanding the effects of current on the rods or wires, leading to the determination of their acceleration. Additionally, it suggests exploring how the current-carrying wires influence the rods' behavior. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of electrical current and mechanical motion in conductive materials. Overall, the analysis bridges electrical principles with physical motion in metal rods within an electric circuit.

Apr 10, 2011

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Apr 11, 2011

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If we consider that the selfinductance is small, determine the current going through the circuit and the rods. Then ask yourself, what happens when current goes through a rod or wire? From that you can calculate the acceleration that the rods have.

Of course, depending on which level this is done on, you can go one step further and consider the current-carrying wires' effect on the rods, too.

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