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Electromagnetic Induction. Maxwells Equations

Problem 3.289

A rectangular loop with a sliding connector of length ll is located in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to the loop plane (Fig. 3.79). The magnetic induction is equal to BB. The connector has an electric resistance R,R, the sides ABA B and CDC D have resistances R1R_{1} and R2R_{2} respectively. Neglecting the self-inductance of the laop, find the current flowing in the connector during its motion with a constant velocity vv.

Reveal Answer
I=Bvl/(R+Rμ), where Rμ=R1R2/(R1+R2)I=B v l /\left(R+R_{\mu}\right), \text { where } R_{\mu}=R_{1} R_{2} /\left(R_{1}+R_{2}\right)