Answer:
(a) ε = 1373.8.
(b) The wingtip which is at higher potential.
Explanation:
(a) Finding the potential difference between the airplane wingtips.
Given the parameters
wingspan of the plane is = 18.0m
speed of the plane in north direction is = 70.0m/s
magnetic field of the earth is = 1.20μT
The potential difference is given as:
ε = Blv
where ε = potential difference of wingtips
B = magnetic field of earth
l = wingspan of airplane
v = speed of airplane
ε = 1.2 x 18.0 x 63.6
ε = 1373.8
(b) Which wingtip is at higher potential?
The wingtip which is at higher potential.
