Metal Strip Magnetic Field question

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The discussion focuses on calculating the speed (v) of a metal strip moving through a magnetic field (B) of 1.00 mT, which is perpendicular to the strip. The strip measures 7.50 cm in length, 0.550 cm in width, and 0.800 mm in thickness, with a measured potential difference of 3.90 µV between points x and y. The correct formula to determine speed is derived as v = V/(B*d), where V is the potential difference and d is the thickness of the strip. The initial error in calculation stemmed from using an incorrect value for d.

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A metal strip 7.50 cm long, 0.550 cm wide, and 0.800 mm thick moves with constant velocity v through a magnetic field B = 1.00 mT pointing perpendicular to the strip, as shown in Figure 28-35. A potential difference of 3.90 µV is measured between points x and y across the strip. Calculate the speed v

I am getting since vd =i/neA and then replace n by Bi/Vle equaling Vl/BA then since l= A/d you get V/Bd But that does not give me the right answer
 

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I realized what I was doing wrong. I was using the wrong value for d
 

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