Changing Magnetic field inducing an electric field

In summary, there is an infinite cylindrical cavity with a uniform magnetic field along the axis and an amplitude varying at some instant. Using the integral form of Faraday's law, the electric field induced in the plane perpendicular to the axis as a function of distance from the center r is evaluated at r = 2m and r = 10m. The electric field in the theta-hat direction was found to be -0.05Vm^-1 for r=2 and -0.0625 Vm^-1 for r = 10. This suggests that the field lines may be loops around the cylindrical cavity, which is an impossibility without a source or sink. However, the divergence of the electric field only occurs when there is charge
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Homework Statement



There is an infinite cylindrical cavity of radius 5m with a uniform magnetic field along the axis with an amplitude varying at some instant, with dB/dt = 0.05Ts^-1. Apply the integral form of Faraday's law and sketch the electric field induced in the plane perpendicular to the axis as a function of the distance from the centre r and evaluate it at r = 2m and r = 10m.

Homework Equations



[itex]\oint[/itex] E.dl = - [itex]d/dt[/itex][itex]\int[/itex]B.dS

The Attempt at a Solution



What I don't understand here is how I would sketch the electric field. I've worked out the Electric field in the theta-hat direction (that would be the only component of E.dl that isn't canceled out) to be -0.05Vm^-1 for r=2 and -0.0625 Vm^-1 for r = 10.

How can the electric field be in the theta-hat direction? That makes no sense to me, it suggests the field lines are loops around the cylindrical cavity, and thus have no source or sink, which is an impossibility. But then again, E.dl only works out to give |E|dl where |E| would be in the theta-hat direction.

Anyone understand...? I don't.
 
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That's cool, yes? The divergence of the electric field occurs when we have charge around, if there is no charge around then if there is electric field around the lines must close on themselves, see,

http://www.asiaman.net/androo/academics/TAing/phys24/week2/
 
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1. What is a changing magnetic field?

A changing magnetic field refers to a magnetic field that is either increasing or decreasing in strength over time. This can be caused by movement of charged particles or a change in the orientation of magnetic domains.

2. How does a changing magnetic field induce an electric field?

According to Faraday's law of induction, a changing magnetic field will induce an electric field that is perpendicular to the magnetic field. This is because the changing magnetic field causes a change in the magnetic flux, which results in the generation of an electric field.

3. What is the relationship between a changing magnetic field and an electric field?

The relationship between a changing magnetic field and an electric field is described by Faraday's law of induction. This law states that a changing magnetic field will induce an electric field, and the strength of the induced electric field is directly proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic field.

4. What are some real-life applications of a changing magnetic field inducing an electric field?

One common application is in the generation of electricity in power plants. The movement of magnets inside a generator creates a changing magnetic field, which induces an electric field that can be harnessed to produce electricity. Additionally, this phenomenon is used in various electronic devices such as transformers and motors.

5. Can a changing magnetic field induce an electric field in a vacuum?

Yes, a changing magnetic field can induce an electric field in a vacuum. This is because the electric field is not dependent on the presence of matter, but rather on the changing magnetic field. This phenomenon is known as electromagnetic induction and is a fundamental principle in electromagnetism.

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