A standing wave `y = 2A sin kx cos omegat` is set up in the wire `AB` fixed at both ends by two vertical walls (see Fig. 3.197). The region between the walls contains a constant magnetic field `B`. Now answer the following question:

In which of the following modes the emf induced in `AB` is always zero?

Options

A. (a) fundamental modes
B. (b) second harmonic
C. ( c) ssecond overtone
D. (d) fourth overtone

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) `y = 2A sin kx cos omegat`
`v = (dy)/(dt) = -2A sin kx omega sin omegat`
`v_(max) = -2A omega sin kx, k = (3pi)/(AB)`
`e = int_(0)^(l = AB) bv_(max)dx = -2aomegaBint_(0)^(AB) sin kx dx = + (2omegaAB)/(k)[cos(3pi)/(AB)AB - cos theta] = (-4(AB)omega)/(k)`
`omegat = (pi)/(2)`
`t = (pi)/(2omega)`
For second harmonic `k = (2pi)/(AB)`