Motional EMF of a Moving Conductor
emf = B·L·v
What it says
A conductor of length moving through a magnetic field generates an electromotive force proportional to field, length, and speed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
emf | Motional EMF (V) | M L^2 T^-3 I^-1 |
B | Magnetic field (T) | M T^-2 I^-1 |
L | Conductor length (m) | L |
v | Speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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