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A conducting rod of length L is carrying a constant current I. There exists a magnetic field B perpendicular to the rod. Due to the magnetic force the rod moved through a distance x in a direction perpendicular to the field (B) as well as its own length. The rod acquires a kinetic energy. A student says that a magnetic force ILB acted on the rod and it performed a work `W = ILB x` on the rod. But we know that magnetic force is always perpendicu- lar to the velocity of the charge and it cannot perform work on a moving charge. Which agency has actually spent energy to impart kinetic energy to the rod? |
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Answer» Correct Answer - The source that is driving current through the rod. |
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