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1 590 km

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When a star finally runs out of hydrogen to fuse in its central core

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A 0.200-m wire is moved parallel to a 0.500-T magnetic field at a speed of 1.50 m/s. What emf is induced across the ends of the wire?

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A) weakens. B) becomes concentrated. C) cancels. D) none of the above

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