Q 17.A line charge λ per unit length is lodged uniformly onto the rim of a wheel of mass M and radius R. The wheel has light non-conducting spokes and is free to rotate without friction about its axis (Fig. 6.22). A uniform magnetic field extends over a circular region within the rim. It is given by,

B=−B0k(r≤a;a<R)

= 0 (otherwise)

What is the angular velocity of the wheel after the field is suddenly switched off?

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Line charge per unit length =λ= Total charge  Length =Q2πr

Where,

r = Distance of the point within the wheel

Mass of the wheel = M

The radius of the wheel = R

The magnetic field, null

At distance r, the magnetic force is balanced by the centripetal force i.e., null

Where,

v = linear velocity of the wheel

 

B2πrλ=Mvrv=B2πλr2M

 

 

 Angular velocity, ω=vR=B2πλr2MR For raR , we get ω=2πB0a2λMRk^