Motional EMF -- problem 7.7 in Griffith

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Homework Statement


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I need help in solving (c) and (d).

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Since the force acting on the bar is Magnetic force and magnetic force does no work, the speed of the bar will remain same i.e. v0.
Question (d) is not making sense to me.
 
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Pushoam said:
Since the force acting on the bar is Magnetic force and magnetic force does no work, the speed of the bar will remain same i.e. v0.
Energy is being dissipated in the resistor. Where is this energy coming from?
 
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