The discussion centers on the dynamics of a conductor rolling down an inclined plane within a vertical magnetic field, specifically addressing the calculation of the angle theta in relation to the angle phi. Participants clarify that theta is indeed 90 degrees, but emphasize that the equation mg sin phi = ILB sin theta is incorrect due to the direction of the magnetic force. The conversation highlights the importance of using free-body diagrams and the right-hand rule to determine the magnetic force's direction and the induced current in the roller, which is influenced by Lenz's law.
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Thank you @berkeman ! Unfornately I have dyslexia and dysgraphia which makes remember arbitrary strings very hard, which means that I'm not very good at coding, but I'll give it a I try.berkeman said:
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Thank you for your advice @berkeman !berkeman said:I found that printing out the first few pages of that tutorial and keeping it next to my computer helps me with using LaTeX.