Find the current in the sliding rod AB (resistance = R) for the arrangement shown in Fig 6.16. B is constant and is out of the paper. Parallel wires have no resistance. v is constant. Switch S is closed at time t = 0.


if Q(t) is charge on the capacitor (note current flow from A to B)





at time t=0, Q=0=A=-vBdc


differential we get



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