To solve this problem we will apply the concepts related to equilibrium, for this specific case, through the sum of torques.
If the distance in which the 600lb are applied is 6in, we will have to add the unknown Force sum, at a distance of 27in - 6in will be equivalent to that required to move the object. So,
So, Force that must be applied at the long end in order to lift a 600lb object to the short end is 171.42lb
The right hand rule to find the direction of the magnetic field for a falling bar is:
The magnetic force is given by the vector product of the velocity and the magnetic field.
F = q v x B
Where the bolds indicate vectors, F is the force, q the charge on the particle, v the velocity and B the magnetic field.
In the vector product, the vectors are perpendicular, which is why the right-hand rule has been established, see attached:
They indicate that the bar is dropped, therefore its speed is vertical and downwards, it moves to the left therefore this is the direction of the force, we use the right hand rule, the magnetic field must be horizontal, we have two possibilities:
In conclusion using the right hand rule we can find the direction of the magnetic field for a falling bar is:
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