Effect of current induced by rod magnet

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In a scenario where a rod magnet rolls down a 45-degree inclined solenoid, the induced current does not result in braking or acceleration of the magnet. The geometry of the setup is crucial; if the rod is short enough that both its magnetized ends occupy the same axial position within the solenoid simultaneously, no voltage is induced. If the solenoid is connected to a load, a longer magnet would induce voltage pulses and create a retarding force. However, for a short rod, the lack of induced voltage means there is no retarding force acting on it. Thus, the conclusion is that a short rod magnet rolling down the solenoid experiences neither braking nor acceleration.
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If you had a lined retangular section solenoid inclined at a angle of 45 deg and you rolled a rod magnet ( just fits inside the retagular section) down it. Would the current induced in the solenoid brake or accelerate the rod magnet.
 
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Lesnick said:
If you had a lined retangular section solenoid inclined at a angle of 45 deg and you rolled a rod magnet ( just fits inside the retagular section) down it. Would the current induced in the solenoid brake or accelerate the rod magnet.

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I'm not sure that I understand the geometry that you are describing. Also, what is the solenoid wiring connected to? Is there a load resistor, is it shorted end-to-end, or is it open circuit? Could you maybe post a sketch/drawing? I'm assuming the bar magnet has N at one end and S at the other end, right?
 
yep the question isn't clear..
 
There are several things going on here. The final answer is: no braking and no acceleration.

Assume a solenoid wound around a non-conducting rectangular form sloped at 45 degrees. A long magnetized rod magnetized end to end pulled or pushed through the solenoid will induce voltage pulses in the coil. If the ends of the solenoid are connected to a load, there will be a retarding force due to induced current. However, if a short rod magnetized end to end and rolling down the solenoid, will not induce a voltage, nor any retarding force. This is because both magnetized ends are at the same axial position of the solenoid at any instant in time.

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