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A uniform time-varying magnetic field exists in a circular region of radius $R$, directed perpendicular into the plane of the paper, increasing at a constant rate $\alpha$. A straight conducting rod of length $2R$ is placed exactly along the diameter of the circular region (passing through the centre). Find the induced emf across the rod.

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WBJEE 2026 Physics and Chemistry Question Paper (24-May-2026)
The correct answer is
$\frac{1}{2} \pi R^2 \alpha$

To solve this problem, we must calculate the induced electromotive force (emf) across the conducting rod that is placed along the diameter of a circular region where a uniform time-varying magnetic field exists. Let's break down the solution step-by-step:

  1. The magnetic field is uniform and increases at a constant rate \(\alpha\). This means the magnetic flux through the circular region is also changing at a rate \(\alpha\).
  2. The change in magnetic flux \(\Delta \Phi_B\) through the circle of radius \(R\) is given by the area of the circle times the rate of increase of the magnetic field: 
\[\Delta \Phi_B = \pi R^2 \alpha\]
  1. According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, the induced emf (\(\mathcal{E}\)) is equal to the negative rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit. However, for calculating magnitude of emf, we can ignore the negative sign: 
\[\mathcal{E} = \left| \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt} \right|\]
  1. For the rod placed on the diameter, the potential difference across its ends due to the changing magnetic field is a result of the average emf induced along its length. Due to symmetry, the induced emf along the rod is half of that through the entire circle: 
\[\mathcal{E} = \frac{1}{2} \pi R^2 \alpha\]
  1. Thus, the correct answer is the option with the induced emf: 
\[\frac{1}{2} \pi R^2 \alpha\]

Therefore, the induced emf across the rod is \(\frac{1}{2} \pi R^2 \alpha\).

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