Find an expression for magnetic flux and calculate

The calculation looks correct.In summary, the problem involves finding the magnetic flux through a loop of wire in a changing magnetic field. The magnetic field is uniform but changes strength over time according to the function B(t) = B0 exp(kt). The loop has a resistance of 20 ohms, a radius of 10cm, and is positioned at an angle of 45 degrees in the magnetic field. The constants B0 = 7.00x10^-2 T and k = 0.250 s^-1 are given. Using the equations for flux and area of a circle, we can find the magnetic flux at t=25s to be 0.0264 Wb.
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Homework Statement


Loop of wire with the following properties in a magnetic field B. Find an expression for the magnetic flux through the loop and evaluate the magnetic flux at t=25s.
The magnetic field is uniform but changes strength at time (t) given by
B(t) = B0 exp (kt)Resistance = 20ohms
Radius of loop = 10cm
Angle of loop in magnetic field = 45 degrees
B0 (constant) = 7.00x10^-2 T
k (constant) = 0.250 s^-1

Homework Equations


Flux = AB cos theta
Area of circle = Pi r^2

The Attempt at a Solution


So I'm working out B first from the function as:
B(t) = 7.00x10^-2 T x exp x 0.250 s^-1 x 25s. = 1.189 T
Area of loop = Pi x 0.10m^2 = 0.0314m^2
Then using the flux equation with these values I get:
0.0314 m^2 x 1.189 T x cos45 = 0.0264 Wb

Is this correct? Thanks in advance
 
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Matt3175 said:
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Angle of loop in magnetic field = 45 degrees
 
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Sorry are you asking for clarification?
 
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e^(25 * .25) = e^6.25 = 518
.07 * 518 = 36.3
That differs considerably from the 1.19 that is shown for B.
 
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Sorry, didn't see the cos45 term.
 

1. What is magnetic flux?

Magnetic flux is the measure of the amount of magnetic field passing through a specific surface. It is represented by the symbol Φ and is measured in units of webers (Wb).

2. How do you calculate magnetic flux?

Magnetic flux can be calculated by multiplying the strength of the magnetic field by the perpendicular area it passes through. The formula for magnetic flux is Φ = B*A, where B is the magnetic field strength and A is the perpendicular area.

3. What is the unit of magnetic flux?

The unit of magnetic flux is the weber (Wb), which is equivalent to one tesla square meter (T*m^2). It is named after the German physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber.

4. What is the significance of magnetic flux?

Magnetic flux is used to describe the strength of a magnetic field. It is an important concept in understanding the behavior of magnetic materials and is also used in various applications, such as electromagnetic induction and motors.

5. How does magnetic flux relate to Faraday's law?

Magnetic flux plays a crucial role in Faraday's law, which states that a changing magnetic field can induce an electric current in a conductor. The magnitude of the induced current is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux passing through the conductor.

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