How Does Faraday’s Law Determine Induced Current in a Circuit?

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Homework Statement


Given a constant magnetic field, B, into the plane of the board, how much induced current flows through R and C.


Homework Equations


Induced EMF =-d/dt (Fluxb)
Iind= Induced EMF/R
V= dx/dt = constant (velocity of sliding conductor)
Lenz Law

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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aznmaverick said:

Homework Statement


Given a constant magnetic field, B, into the plane of the board, how much induced current flows through R and C.


Homework Equations


Induced EMF =-d/dt (Fluxb)
Iind= Induced EMF/R
V= dx/dt = constant (velocity of sliding conductor)
Lenz Law

The Attempt at a Solution

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