What is the current flowing through the aluminum rod on tilted conducting rails?

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The current flowing through the aluminum rod on tilted conducting rails is determined using the formula for magnetic force, Fb = ILBsin(θ), where θ is the angle of inclination. Given a vertical magnetic field of 0.055 T and a constant velocity of the rod, the system is in equilibrium, meaning the magnetic force equals the gravitational force acting on the rod. The weight of the 0.22 kg aluminum rod must be calculated to find the current, which is essential for understanding the dynamics of the system.

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The two conducting rails in the drawing are tilted upwards so they make an angle of 30.0° with respect to the ground. The vertical magnetic field has a magnitude of 0.055 T. The 0.22 kg aluminum rod (length = 1.6 m) slides without friction down the rails at a constant velocity. How much current flows through the bar?
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I know the formula to use is Fb = ILBsin0

What isn't given plainly is the Magnetic force. I tried to use F= m x a to find this force, but there is no acceleration. I tried plugging in 1, giving the F a value of .22kg and that didn't work. Then I tried dividing it by two since there are two rails, still didn't work.

What am I missing?
 
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Don't forget that the rod has weight and is in equilibrium.
 

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