Seperation of the induced charge

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The discussion centers on the separation of induced charge in a moving block conductor within a magnetic field. The right-hand rule is applied to determine the direction of current, which flows from right to left, resulting in positive charges accumulating on the left side and negative charges on the right. The conclusion confirms that the separation of induced charge is 1, clarifying the misunderstanding regarding the charge distribution. This understanding is crucial for solving related physics problems involving electromagnetic induction.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic induction principles
  • Familiarity with the right-hand rule for current direction
  • Basic knowledge of charge movement in conductors
  • Concept of magnetic fields and their effects on moving charges
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  • Explore the effects of magnetic fields on moving charges in conductors
  • Investigate practical applications of induced charge separation in electrical engineering
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Homework Statement



Please look into the attached file. In that you can see a block conductor is moving within the magnetic field which is acting isto the page. What will be the separation of the induced charge? will it be 1 or 2?

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The Attempt at a Solution


By using the right hand rule the direction of current was found and it was from right to left.
So i thought that the right side become positively charged left side would have negative charge but the answer was the 1. why?
Help me please
 

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385sk117 said:

The Attempt at a Solution


By using the right hand rule the direction of current was found and it was from right to left.
Yes, good. That means that positive charges move to the left (same direction as the current), and negative charges move to the right (the opposite direction as the current).
 
ooohhhh! I got it know
Thanks a lot!
 

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