Current induced in rotating conductor in Magnetic Field

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The discussion focuses on calculating the induced electromotive force (emf) in a rotating conductor within a magnetic field. The area cut by the conductor is determined to be 0.0124π m², leading to a change in magnetic flux of 0.0186π a_r. The induced emf is calculated as E = -0.496π a_r V, based on a rotation speed of 1600 revolutions per minute. The user seeks verification of their calculations and clarification on the direction of current flow and anode placement in relation to the magnetic field.

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


l = 0.02 m

r = 0.3 m

E = \frac{-d\phi}{dt}

\phi = BA


The Attempt at a Solution


A = \pi 0.32^2 - \pi 0.3^2 = 0.0124\pi ...Area "cut" by conductor

\phi = 1.5a_r0.0124\pi = 0.0186\pi a_r ...change in flux in one revolution

1600 rev/min = 1600 rev/ 60 seconds = 1 rev / \frac{60}{1600} seconds

E = \frac{-0.0186\pi a_r}{\frac{60}{1600}}

E = -0.496\pi a_r V

I'd just like someone to verify this please, and also I'm not sure about which end would be the anode. I think it'd be the end closest the origin, since the magnetic field is in the outward radial direction, a_r, the emf induced is in the -a_r direction, and thus current would be flowing towards the origin, but I'm not sure if I went about handling the direction vectors the right way.
 

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Anyone? The exam's tomorrow, I'd just like a quick verification...

Thanks
 
It sounds like an inadequate description of the motion. 30 cm from the origin in what direction? And, what is the axis of rotation?

My hunch (without knowing the above information) is that the electric and magnetic forces on a test charge Q in the wire would have to be equal in magnitude, opposite in direction.
 

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