Find the final velocity of a metallic bar

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The discussion centers on calculating the final velocity of a metallic bar on a ramp influenced by gravitational potential energy and a magnetic field. The equation used is PE + KE = PE + KE, where PE represents potential energy and KE represents kinetic energy. The user concludes that the magnetic field does not perform work on the metallic bar, thus it does not affect the final velocity. The final velocity can be derived from the equation Mgh + mgh = 0.5MV^2 + mgh(1+1/sin(theta)), highlighting the importance of gravitational forces in this scenario.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of gravitational potential energy (PE = mgh)
  • Knowledge of kinetic energy (KE = 0.5MV^2)
  • Familiarity with magnetic fields and their properties (F = q*v*B)
  • Basic trigonometry, specifically the sine function
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Homework Statement


We have a ramp with some angle theta. The metallic bar sitting on a ramp at height h. Also, we have some weight that attached by a rope to a metallic bar while hanging on the height h. There is a magnetic field with a magnitude B and direction k.
M = metallic bar
m = weight
height is the same for metallic bar and weight

Homework Equations


PE + KE = PE +KE
F = q*v*B

The Attempt at a Solution


Mgh + mgh = 0.5MV^2 + mgh(1+1/sin/tetha)

Solve for V.

Then I am lost because the magnetic field does not do work. Hence the final velocity is not changing due to a presence of a magnetic field.
 
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TobyRaicoon said:
have a ramp with some angle theta. The metallic bar sitting on a ramp at height h. Also, we have some weight that attached by a rope to a metallic bar while hanging on the height h. There is a magnetic field with a magnitude B and direction
This is going to require either a diagram or a far better description.
 

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