The gravitational potential decreases to increase the kinetic energy of the rod. The equation can be written as,
mg 1/2sinθ = 1/2Iω2 = 1/2(ml2/3)ω2
⟹ ω=√3g/lsinθ
Hence the magnetic field and the direction of velocity of rods is perpendicular.
Total potential difference developed across the ends =
B(xω)dx=Bl2/2√ 3g/lsinθ ∝ l3/2√sinθ.
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