Rotating Disk in Magnetic Field

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The discussion focuses on understanding the circuit equation for a rotating disk in a magnetic field, specifically for a conductive disk with resistance. The equation presented is ir = emf + v(a) - v(b), which relates current, electromotive force, and voltage differences across points A and B. The Lorentz force helps determine the distribution of positive and negative charges, indicating that positive charges accumulate at point B due to the radial direction of the Lorentz field. Participants clarify that the equation reveals the voltage difference between points A and B, and the relationship is further understood through Ohm's law. Overall, the conversation successfully clarifies the concepts of charge distribution and voltage in the context of electromagnetic principles.
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Hi I am having a difficulty understanding how to write the circuit equation inside a disk which rotates in magnetic field.
the disk is made of conductor material.
the resistance of the disk is: r
the answer is: ir=emf+v(a)-v(b)
if someone could explain it would be great!
and how do i know where is the positive charge and negative charge
thanks!
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You can tell where the positive charges are by the direction of the Lorentz force that any charge has, with the direction of every charge's instantaneous velocity is clear.
The equation just unveils the voltage between A and B?
 
tommyxu3 said:
You can tell where the positive charges are by the direction of the Lorentz force that any charge has, with the direction of every charge's instantaneous velocity is clear.
The equation just unveils the voltage between A and B?
oh thank you now i got it the lorentz field is always in the radial direction out of the disk so the positive charge is on b..
and yes that is the voltage between A and B but i also got it now from Ohm`s law
 
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