How Does an Airplane's Aluminum Antenna React to Earth's Magnetic Field?

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In summary, an airplane with a 15 m aluminum antenna attached to its wing is traveling north at a speed of 75 m/s in a region with a net magnetic field of 6.0x10-5 T at an angle of 55 degrees from horizontal, with both a vertical and northward component. The magnetic force on electrons in the antenna is directed towards the south. The magnitude of the electric field generated in the antenna can be determined using the formula E = vB, where v is the velocity of the airplane and B is the magnetic field. The potential difference between the ends of the antenna can be calculated using the formula V = Ed, where d is the length of the antenna. The end of the antenna at the
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An airplane has an aluminum antenna attached to its wing that extends 15 m from wingtip to wingtip. The plan is traveling north at 75m/s in a region where Earth's magnetic field has both a vertical component and a northward component. The net maginetic field is at an angle of 55 degrees from horizontal and has a magnitude of 6.0x10-5 T.

a) Indicate the direction of the magnetic force on electrons in the antenna

b) Determine the magnitue of the electric field generated in the antenna

c) Determine the potential difference between the ends of the antenna

d) Indicate which end of the antenna is at higher potential

It is the first day we have started this and I am struggling can someone help please?
 
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Do not double post!
 
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Well we are ready...but the blonde must show some attempt...:p
 

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