A straight metallic rod PQ of length 0.50 m is placed horizontally along the…

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Problem

A straight metallic rod PQ of length 0.50 m is placed horizontally along the east–west line with P towards the west. The rod is moved due north with a speed of 5.0 m s⁻¹ in a uniform magnetic field of 0.20 T directed vertically downward. Which end of the rod, P or Q, becomes positively charged? Give a brief reason.

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