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**Magnetic Induction in a Moving Rod**

A metal bar is in electrical contact with metal rails as it slides to the left (assume the rails and rod form a complete loop). The rod is moving to the left within a uniform magnetic field that points out of the screen.

**Question:** What is the direction of the induced current (if any) in the rod?

**Diagram Explanation:**

- The diagram shows a rectangular setup with a rod that can slide along two rails.
- The magnetic field (\(\vec{B}\)) is represented by blue dots, indicating it is directed out of the screen.
- The rod is depicted with a green arrow (\(\vec{v}\)), showing its velocity to the left.
- Distance \(a\) is shown between the two rails.

**Answer Choices:**
- There is no induced current.
- Up
- Down

Using electromagnetic principles, determine the direction of the induced current considering the given magnetic field and rod movement.
Transcribed Image Text:**Magnetic Induction in a Moving Rod** A metal bar is in electrical contact with metal rails as it slides to the left (assume the rails and rod form a complete loop). The rod is moving to the left within a uniform magnetic field that points out of the screen. **Question:** What is the direction of the induced current (if any) in the rod? **Diagram Explanation:** - The diagram shows a rectangular setup with a rod that can slide along two rails. - The magnetic field (\(\vec{B}\)) is represented by blue dots, indicating it is directed out of the screen. - The rod is depicted with a green arrow (\(\vec{v}\)), showing its velocity to the left. - Distance \(a\) is shown between the two rails. **Answer Choices:** - There is no induced current. - Up - Down Using electromagnetic principles, determine the direction of the induced current considering the given magnetic field and rod movement.
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