Question
Physics Question on Moving charges and magnetism
A conductor lies along the z -axis at −1.5≤z<1.5m and carries a fixed current of 10.0A in −a^z direction (see figure). For a field B=3.0×10−4e−0.2xa^yT, find the power required to move the conductor at constant speed to x=2.0m,y=0m in 5×10−3s. Assume parallel motion along the x -axis
A
1.57 W
B
2.97 W
C
14.85 W
D
29.7 W
Answer
2.97 W
Explanation
Solution
Average Power = time work
W=∫02Fdx
=∫023.0×10−4e−0.2x×10×3dx
=9×10−3∫02e−0.2xdx
=0.29×10−3[−e−0.2×2+1]
B=3.0×10−4e−0.2x
=0.29×10−3×[1−e−0.4]
=9×10−3×(0.33)
=2.97×10−3J
P=(0.2)×5×10−32.97×10−3
=2.97W