An aeroplane having a wing span of 30 m flies due north with the speed of 170 m/s. Magnetic field \(B = 3.6\times 10^{-5}\) T. The potential difference between the tips of the wings will be
Show Hint
The wing tips behave as the ends of a rod moving across the field: emf = B l v.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept
A conductor of length \(l\) moving with velocity \(v\) perpendicular to a magnetic field \(B\) develops a motional emf \(\varepsilon=Blv\). The wings act as such a rod.
Step 3: Check the options
The value 136.4 mV and 272.8 mV come from a different product. 367.2 mV is twice the correct value and would come from using a wing span of 60 m. The answer is 183.6 mV, option (B).
Final Answer:
The emf is B l v = 3.6e-5 x 30 x 170 = 0.1836 V, option (B).
\[ \boxed{183.6\ \text{mV}} \]