Flux Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Magnetic flux through triangular ring

    Homework Statement Very long wire carrying current I is surrounded by a brass ring of a triangular cross section. (figure attached) Show that ψ = μ° I h ------ (b - a ln ((a+b)/b) 2∏b Homework Equations A = (μ°I/2∏ * ln x) az (according to one of the solutions, where x is the...
  2. C

    Relationship between radiation flux and count rate of a scintillator

    If the radiation flux is calculated as: F = \frac{L}{2*pi*r^{2}} where L is the luminosity of the source and r is the distance from the source and the count rate of a scintillator \frac{number-of-scintillations}{time} What is the relationship between them? There obviously should be one, as...
  3. J

    Transformers : flux leakage and saturation current

    Can anyone explain why saturation current and flux leakage are not related? saturation current = current where all the magnetic domains are aligned right? flux leakage = flux from the primary that doesn't reach the 2ndary can someone also explain why, flux leakage causes a increase in...
  4. O

    What is the flux through each face of the pyramid?

    Homework Statement base of pyramid is a 6m x 6m square height of pyramid is 4meters. a 52 N/C E field orthogonal to the base of the pyramid Homework Equations EA cos theta The Attempt at a Solution if flux through base = EAcos theta = 52 (36m^2) cos(0) = 1872 N m^2 / C Area...
  5. 2

    Magnetic flux pinning sometimes there and sometimes not.

    Hello. As far as I know about superconductors, if you put a superconducting material in a magnetic field and then cool that material below its critical temperature, the material should lock to that magnetic field (magnetic flux pinning). Now I have seen videos where the locked magnet/material is...
  6. F

    Solving Flux Graphs - Need Help!

    Homework Statement The second picture contains the problem statement. I am having a bit of trouble drawing the graphs asked for. Homework Equations See below The Attempt at a Solution I have drawn what I think is correct. In the first graph, I show the flux of the cart must...
  7. M

    Find Force from Flux: Solar Sail at 3 AU

    Homework Statement What is the flux on a solar sail per square meter, if it orbits the Sun at 3 AU. Flux at 1 AU is 1.36 KW/square meter Homework Equations Flux goes as 1/r^2 The Attempt at a Solution Flux at 3 AU will be 1.36/3^2 = 1.36/9 = 0.15 KW/square meter I can't...
  8. M

    A point charge Q is located on axis.Find flux

    A point charge Q is located on the axis of a disk of radius R at a distance b from the plane of the disk Show that if one fourth of the electric flux from the charge passes through the disk, then R= √3 b I have looked it through all angles possible for me but it seems to evade me. Got...
  9. S

    Analyzing Assumptions for Neutron Flux: Fast & Thermal Groups

    Assumptions 1) a=absorption 2) f=fission 3) ∅=neutron flux 4) time independent 5) group 1, fast neutrons 6) group 2, thermal neutrons 7) All fission neutron are boring in fast group 8) All neutrons created by thermal group, thus vƩf2 exists vƩf2 does not 9) Down scattering occurs but up...
  10. H

    Electric Flux, Gauss's Law Problem

    Homework Statement A proton is a distance d/2 directly above the center of a square of side d. What is the magnitude of the electric flux through the square?Homework Equations 1. Electric flux, \Phi_{net} = \oint \vec{E}\cdot d\vec{A} 2. \Phi_{net} = \frac{q_{enc}}{\epsilon_{0}} 3. \vec{E} =...
  11. Y

    How Do You Calculate Magnetic Field Magnitude for a Specific Flux?

    Homework Statement A horizontal rectangular surface has dimensions 3.10cm by 3.05cm and is in a uniform magnetic field that is directed at an angle of 34.5∘ above the horizontal. What must the magnitude of the magnetic field be in order to produce a flux of 4.5E-4 Wb through the surface...
  12. J

    Calculate Displacement Current from Electric Flux Density

    Homework Statement If electric flux density (D) is given by the vector (xy,yz,xz) then calculate the displacement current density Homework Equations Jd = dD/dt The Attempt at a Solution if you differentiate D, in terms of t, then you just get 0..but that apparently isn't the answer
  13. D

    Electric Flux Density: 4.5Xe + .50MV/m

    Homework Statement Given Xe=4.5 and E=.50 MV/m find the displacement flux densityHomework Equations D=ε0εrE εr=1+XeThe Attempt at a Solution Using the equation above I get (8.85e-12)(5.5)(.50e6)=.000024338 C/m^2 which is not what the answers say they give it in nC which I can't see how they can do?
  14. vmr101

    Calculate the electric flux piercing a cube?

    Homework Statement Consider four point charges q1, q2, q3 and q4, located at r1, r2, r3 and r4, respectively. (a) Calculate the electric flux piercing a cube (with side a and centered at r0 = (0, 0, 0) that contains all of these charges. (b) Calculate the electric field of the four charges...
  15. T

    Comparing Flux of a Closed Cylinder

    Homework Statement A closed cylinder consists of two circular end caps and a curved side. A negatively charged particle is placed outside the left end of the cylinder, on its axis. Compare the flux through the left end of the cylinder with that through the right. 2. The attempt at a...
  16. P

    Electric flux through a surface

    Homework Statement A point charge q is situated a distance d/2 above a square surface of side d as shown (see attached). a) It cannot be determined b) 2q/ε0d c) q/4\piε0 d) q/\piε0d2 e) q/6ε0 Homework Equations \Phi=qenc/ε0=\ointE*dA The Attempt at a Solution Shouldn't the...
  17. D

    Engineering Flux density in magnetic circuit

    Homework Statement Consider the magnetic circuit shown in figure 3 Assuming that the core (μr=1000) has a uniform cross section of 4 cm^2, determine the flux density in the air gap the picture is very small so here are the values L=42cm, Ig=0.1cm, turns=500, and I=0.2A Homework Equations...
  18. C

    Induction, magnetism (flux), and current

    Hi, inductance is the property of a conductor by which a change in current in the conductor "induces" (creates) a voltage (electromotive force) in both the conductor itself (self-inductance). --wikipedia From what I understand, the inducing happens due to the resulting change in magnetic field...
  19. M

    Flux calculation using Gauss’s Theorem

    Qn: A uniform electric field of strength 300 N/C at an angle of 30º with respect to the x-axis goes through a cube of sides 5 cm. (a) Calculate the flux through each cube face: Front, Back, Left, Right, Top, and Bottom. (b) Calculate the net flux through the entire surface. (c) An electron...
  20. Y

    What Is the Net Electric Flux Through Each Closed Surface?

    Homework Statement The three small spheres shown in the figure below carry charges q1 = 4.30 nC, q2 = -7.70 nC, and q3 = 3.40 nC. Find the net electric flux through each of the following closed surfaces shown in cross section in the figure. Homework Equations...
  21. T

    Electic Flux through a cube Why am I getting a value?

    Homework Statement A cubical Gaussian surface is placed in a uniform electric field as shown in the figure to the right. The length of each edge of the cube is 1.0 m. The uniform electric field has a magnitude of 5.0 * 10^8 N/C and passes through the left and right sides of the cube...
  22. I

    Why is this wrong? (gravitational flux)

    in my notes i have.. \Phi = \int \vec{g}\cdotdA = g(4\pir2) = -\frac{GM}{r^2}(4\pir2) which yields \vec{g}=-\frac{GM}{r^2} here's what i did independently.. \Phi = \int \vec{g}\cdotdA = -\frac{GM}{r^2}(4\pir2) but since \vec{g}= -\vec{\nabla}\Phi ie... \vec{g}=\frac{d \Phi}{dr}=\frac{4...
  23. O

    Flux across a plane with varying electric field

    Homework Statement I got home from a test, had an extra credit problem semi memorized and am wondering how I was suppose to solve. http://i.imgur.com/cIOdSvk.png A plane with sides L is at x=3 . An electric field E = α y^2 x i + α z^2 y j passes through (where \alpha is a constant). Find the...
  24. D

    Find Flux Through Cube & Sphere

    Flux through sphere Homework Statement Given \vec{F}=\frac{\vec{r}}{r^2} and unit sphere, find the flux through the surface of the cube. Homework Equations Surface Integral of F dS=volume integral of Div. F d^3r The Attempt at a Solution After the above formula, I do not have...
  25. FOIWATER

    When does the surface charge density equal the electric flux density?

    Homework Statement The electric field intensity in polystyrene (relative permittivity 2.55) filling the space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is 10kV/m. The distance between the plates is 1.5mm. Calculate the surface charge density of free charge on the plates, and the surface...
  26. T

    How Does Divergence Relate to Flux in a Rectangular Prism?

    Homework Statement This is a coursework problem. I am having issues understanding the concepts on this one topic - divergence and how it relates to flux. I have attached screenshots that honestly give the best representation of my issue but I will set up the issue I am having...
  27. D

    Find the dielectric flux density and the abilty to polarize

    Homework Statement In a slab of Teflon (epsilon=2.1), the electric field is E= 6Ux+12Uy-20Uz V/m. Find D and P (BTW epsilon stands for the relative dielectric constant) Homework Equations Upload The Attempt at a Solution Upload
  28. B

    Connection between coloumbs , ohms and magnetic flux density

    what is the connection between coloumbs , ohms and flux !
  29. M

    Calculate flux through face of a cube

    Homework Statement A point charge q is located at the corner of a cube with edges of length L. Find the electric flux through the shaded face at y = L.Homework Equations Gauss's Law; flux = ∫E\bulletn dA = qenc/ε The Attempt at a Solution Here's what I'm thinking. In the problem statement...
  30. Z

    Flux Through a Sphere Containing a Dipole

    So I am probably understanding something wrong but would gauss's law \frac{Qinside}{\epsilon0} for a sphere surrounding an electric dipole, with a point charge just outside of the sphere. If you imagine this scenario without the outside charge, the field lines through the surface all come...
  31. D

    Max Flux Density for DC Generator Cores

    Hello! I would like to know what is the maximum flux density that can be used in a core for DC generator without taking the core in it's saturation point now a days?
  32. N

    Magnetic Flux Density vs Magnet Geometry

    Gentlemen, the the image shows 2 N48 neodymium magnets of the same volume 54 in2. On several website I can use magnetic flux density calculators to get the Br of the rectangular magnetic but haven't found one that calculates the value of the arc magnet. The Br value of the rectangular magnet is...
  33. M

    Calculating Flux Linkage in a Rotating Rectangular Coil

    1. A flat rectangular coil measuring 2cm x 3cm and having 60 tuns of wire is turned through 90 degrees in 0.2s. The flux density of the magnetic field is 0.30T. Please note that a diagram is also provided - basically the coil is first perpendicular to the field, then it's rotated so as to become...
  34. I

    Heat Transfer - Heat Flux (thermal Resistance)

    Homework Statement Hi guys, I don't really need help with answering the dollowing question but just have a quick question about it. I solved the first part of the question with an energy balance by letting q_{conduction} = q_{convection} to get the temperature of he outer...
  35. nicksauce

    Understanding the MC flux limiter

    I'm reading through these notes on numerical hydrodynamics. On pg17, they introduce the monotonized central difference flux limiter, which looks something like \frac{\partial~a}{\partial~x}|_i =...
  36. B

    Flux through a square and rectangle

    Homework Statement Flux: a. Calculate the flux of the vector v1 = (1, 3 5) through a 2×2 square in the x-z plane (i.e., y = 0). b. Calculate the flux of the vector v2=(z, y, -x) through this rectangle:0≤ x ≤3, 0≤ y ≤ 2, z = 0.. The Attempt at a Solution I guess flux is suppose to be...
  37. S

    Speed control by flux weakening

    In dc motors, speed can be increased by weakening or decreasing the field flux. The mathematical explanation is --- Speed is inversely proportional to flux. But why is it so? Should not it be that when flux decreases torque decreases which is driving the motor. Now decrease in Torque should...
  38. S

    Finding flux from apparent and absolute magnitude

    How much flux reaches Earth from an unobscured star? ##m_{sun} = -26.83## and ##M_{sun} = +4.74## ##m = +6## and ##M = +4.74## Calculated distance of target star: ##d = 17.86 pc## Now, here I'm trying to find the flux of a star that has the same absolute magnitude as our sun, but has an...
  39. L

    Flux/ Divergence Theorem interpretation

    Hello, I am approaching the end of my multivariable/ vector analysis "Calc III" class and have a question about flux. My book states that flux, ∫∫ F \bullet N dS measures the fluid flow "across" a surface S per unit time. Now, the divergence theorem ∫∫∫ divF dV measures the "same...
  40. E

    Faraday's Displacement Flux Experiment

    Faraday's Displacement Flux Experiment: Hi, I am having trouble understanding the experiment...
  41. S

    Question about angular muon flux

    Hi, The Gaisser parametrization is something like: \Phi_0(E,\theta)=AE^{-\gamma}\left[ \frac{1}{1+1.1E\cos(\theta)/E_{\pi}}+\frac{0.054}{1+1.1E\cos(\theta)/E_K} \right] where A,\gamma,E_{\pi},E_K are constants. My question is: Is this saying that at higher zenith angles the flux of...
  42. J

    BCS Theory Magnetic Flux Question

    In superconductors, electrons form Cooper pairs that move at the same speed. Also, magnetic flux becomes quantized. Can someone explain in layman's terms why and how the magnetic flux becomes quantized? Especially in contrast to the magnetic flux in a conductor. Does it have something to do with...
  43. I

    Why was maxwell given the credit to gauss's integral (flux) equation?

    why was maxwell given the credit to gauss's integral (flux) equation?
  44. M

    How Does Electric Flux Differ Across a Hemispherical Surface?

    Homework Statement A Gaussian surface in the form of a hemisphere of radius R = 6.08 cm lies in a uniform electric field of magnitude E = 9.35 N/C. The surface encloses no net charge. At the (flat) base of the surface, the field is perpendicular to the surface and directed into the surface...
  45. P

    How to calculate the time over which flux changes

    1. if the magnetic flux linking all the turns of a 50 turn coil changes from 10 mWB to 20 mWB and induces an e.m.f. of 62.5 V in the coil, calculate the time over which the flux changes. i know the formula to calculate the flux which is E = -N change in flux / change in time. to...
  46. K

    Blackbody radiation - Radiative flux derivation of the Stefan-Boltz.

    I am trying to resolve some long standing problems I have encountered with blackbody radiation. Namely, the derivation of the radiation energy flux equation $$J=\sigma_{B} T^4$$. I understand the derivation of the energy density of photons in "a box". $$U/V=const. T^4$$ I do not understand the...
  47. A

    Magnetic Flux of a partially rotating loop

    Homework Statement r=0.10 m B=0.65 T Homework Equations ampere's law? The Attempt at a Solution
  48. A

    Magnetic Flux of a Wire Sliding on L-Shaped Rail

    A conducting wire slides with constant speed of 1 m/s on a bent L shaped metalic rail. The angke between the wire and the rail is 45 deg and it remains constant during the whole motion of the wire. Perpendicular to the plane of the rail acts a magnetic field B=0.2 T in the X direction (Into the...
  49. S

    Photon flux from a light source

    Homework Statement What is the photon flux (photons/ m2 s) at a distance of 1 km from a light source emitting 50W of radiation in the visible domain, with wavelength 6000 Angstroms. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Energy of one photon = hc/λ = 3.32 x 10-19J. So, number...
  50. D

    Calculating flux via divergence theorem.

    Homework Statement Compute the flux of \vec{F} through z=e^{1-r^2} where \vec{F} = [x,y,2-2z]^T and r=\sqrt{x^2+y^2} . EDIT: the curve must satisfy z\geq 0 .Homework Equations Divergence theorem: \iint\limits_{\partial X} \Phi_{\vec{F}} = \iiint\limits_X \nabla\cdot\vec{F}\,dx\,dy\,dz...
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