Faraday's law of electomagnetic induction

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, specifically focusing on a circular loop of copper wire subjected to a changing magnetic field. Participants are exploring the calculation of average electrical energy dissipated in the wire's resistance as the magnetic field changes over time.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the calculation of resistance based on the wire's length and resistance per unit length, questioning the correct application of formulas. There is confusion regarding the units of resistance and how to derive them correctly. Some participants attempt to clarify the relationship between resistance, length, and area.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the calculations involved, with some participants expressing confusion about the formulas and units. A few have offered clarifications regarding the resistance calculation, while others are still uncertain about the overall approach and specific values used in the calculations.

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Participants are working under the constraints of the problem as presented, including the given values for magnetic field strength, resistance per unit length, and the dimensions of the wire loop. There is an emphasis on ensuring the correct interpretation of the question regarding average energy dissipation.

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A piece of copper wire is formed into a single circular loop of radius 13 cm. A magnetic field is oriented parallel to the normal to the loop, and it increases from 0 to 0.60 T in a time of 0.45 s. The wire has a resistance per unit length of 3.3 x 10-2 ohm/m. What is the average electrical energy dissipated in the resistance of the wire.

ok so this is what i have:
r= 13cm= .13m
change in t= .45s
B= .60T
restitance per unit length= 3.3 x 10^-2
N= 1

then i tried:
magnetic flux= BAcos= (.60T)(530.9m^2)= 318.6
emf= -N(change in magnetic flux/ change in time)= -1(318.6/.45s)= -708

here is where i get really confused:
R= restitance per unit length (L/A)

does this mean i should do:
R= 3.3 x 10-2 ohm/m (2 pi .13)/(.13^2 pi)?

or is it just R= 3.3 x 10-2 ohm/m (.13m)? because the units work out this way...

once i figure that out i would do:
I=emf/R ---->
P=I(emf) ------->
E=Pt and that would give me energy
 
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you are guven resistance per unit length
hence 2Pi r length will have resistance 3.3x10^-2*(2Pi -0.13)
 
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won't that give me units of ohm/m^2 ? i thought i was supposed to be getting rid of the m's because the R is in units of ohm...
i'm still very confused about this problem.
 
[tex]R= 3.3 \times 10^{-2} \left(\frac{ohm}{m}\right) \cdot \left(2 \pi \times 0.13m \right)[/tex]

This has units of ohms. The last term is the circumference of the circle, i.e., the length of the wire.
 
ok i think i finally understand how to find R now...
R= .027

once i figured that out, i did:
I=emf/R = (-708)/.027 = -26266.1
P=I(emf) = (-26266.1)(-708) = 18596420.37W
E=Pt = (18596420.37W)(.45s) = 8368389.167J and that should give me the electrical energy dissipated in the wire right?

but this problem still isn't working out and I'm not sure where i went wrong
 
Check your formula for the magnetic flux. Is the magnetic field always at 0.6 Tesla? Also, pay attention to the fact that the question is asking for the average energy dissipated.
 

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