Induced EMF in loop in magnetic field

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The discussion centers on calculating the induced electromotive force (emf) in a circular loop with a radius of 17 cm placed in a homogeneous magnetic field of 0.7 T, which is increased by a factor of 2.2 over 15 seconds. The initial magnetic flux was calculated as 0.063554 Wb, and the final magnetic flux as 0.2633 Wb. The induced emf was computed as 0.013316 V, but the calculation was confirmed to be correct despite being a small value, emphasizing the importance of precision in calculations and the direction of the induced emf being opposite to the change in magnetic field.

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A circular loop of radius 17 cm is located in the plane of the paper inside a homogeneous magnetic field of 0.7 T pointing into the paper. It is connected in series with a resistor of 131 ohm. The magnetic field is now increased at a constant rate by a factor of 2.2 in 15 s. Calculate the magnitude of the induced emf in the loop (in V) during that time.


Ok So first I figured out the area of the loop, and then multiplied this by the B field of .7 T to get the first magnetic flux. I then took the area of the loop, multiplied by (.7+2.2T) to get the second magnetic flux, I then subtracted the first magnetic flux from the second, divided by 15 seconds to get an answer in volts so at least my units are correct, but my answer is wrong!

Area of loop: .090792 m^2
First Magnetic Flux: .063554 Wb
Second Magnetic Flux: .2633 Wb
Voltage=(.2633-.0635)/15 s=.013316 V which is wrong

What am I doing wrong?
 
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GingerBread27 said:
The magnetic field is now increased at a constant rate by a factor of 2.2 in 15 s. Calculate the magnitude of the induced emf in the loop (in V) during that time.
Maybe they mean [itex]B_{final}=2.2 B_{initial}[/itex].
 


It looks like you have the right approach, but there may be a calculation error in your final step. The correct answer for the induced emf in the loop during the 15 seconds would be 0.013316 V, but this is a very small value and could easily be mistaken for zero or rounded incorrectly. Double check your calculations and make sure you are using the correct values for the magnetic flux and time. Also, keep in mind that the final answer should be positive, as the induced emf will be in the direction opposite to the change in magnetic field.
 

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