Why Is EMF Induced Only in One Direction in a Moving Conductive Square?

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When a conductive square moves through a magnetic field, an EMF is induced only in the left-right plane due to the motion of the charges within the conductor. The induced EMF is determined by the formula E = BLV * sin(x), where the angle x is crucial in determining the direction of the induced current. In this scenario, the motion is forward while the magnetic field is vertical, resulting in a situation where only the left-right plane experiences a change in magnetic flux. The right-hand rule confirms that the induced current flows in the left-right direction, aligning with the motion and magnetic field orientation. Consequently, no EMF is induced in the forward-backward plane, as it does not experience a change in flux.
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If I move a SQUARE conductive layer in a forward direction, with a magnetic field pointing vertically upward why is an EMF only induced in the left-right plane NOT the forward-backward plane??

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I would have thought that as BOTH planes are ppd to the mag field an EMF would be induced in both planes?? but this apparently is not the case

apparently the formula is E = (BAN)/t = BLV * sin(x)
what is the angle sin(x)
 
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If this doesn't make sense let me re-phrase it:

If I had a brick-shaped object (no hole in the middle) whose height was minimal and I moved it FORWARD.
The field is pointing into the page
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why would the induced EMF be along the line AB and NOT CD as well (flux appears to being cut in both directions)?

Has it to do with the right hand rule?? (NOT the grip rule but RIGHT HAND dynamo rule)
thumb up (motion) finger into page and current to left (BA direction??)
 

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