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Hello, could someone help answer this question for me:
How would the path of a conducting sphere (i.e. AL) be affected as it passes through a strong uniform magnetic field orthogonal to the direction of motion.
I believe the Lenz effect/Eddy currents will create a magnetic field opposing the orthogonal field as it passes through it, but will every thing cancel out and the sphere continue to move in the same direction unaffected? Or will it be pushed in the direction of the magnetic field? Or will it just start spinning on its access or is there another scenario?
Thanks
How would the path of a conducting sphere (i.e. AL) be affected as it passes through a strong uniform magnetic field orthogonal to the direction of motion.
I believe the Lenz effect/Eddy currents will create a magnetic field opposing the orthogonal field as it passes through it, but will every thing cancel out and the sphere continue to move in the same direction unaffected? Or will it be pushed in the direction of the magnetic field? Or will it just start spinning on its access or is there another scenario?
Thanks