A Simple Way to Measure Magnetic Fields

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnitude of the magnetic field (B) experienced by a wire loop being pulled out of a uniform magnetic field. The induced electromotive force (emf), represented as V, is related to the rate of change of the magnetic flux through the loop, which is defined by the equation ε = -dΦ/dt. By applying Faraday's law and recognizing that the area (A) of the loop is decreasing at a constant rate (dA/dt = -c), the relationship B = V/c is derived. The participants confirm that the calculations align with the principles of magnetic flux and induced emf. The final expression for B is established in terms of V and c, clarifying the relationship between these variables.
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Homework Statement



A loop of wire is at the edge of a region of space containing a uniform magnetic field B. The plane of the loop is perpendicular to the magnetic field. Now the loop is pulled out of this region in such a way that the area A of the coil inside the magnetic field region is decreasing at the constant rate . That is, \frac{dA}{dt} = -c , with c >0 .

The induced emf in the loop is measured to be V. What is the magnitude B of the magnetic field that the loop was in?
Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables A ,c , and V.

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Homework Equations



\epsilon = | \frac{d\Phi_m}{dt} |
\Phi_m = AB
\epsilon = lvB

The Attempt at a Solution



I get these three hints:

Hint 1. The formula for the magnetic flux through a loop

Hint 2. How to take the derivative of the product of two functions

Hint 3. The formula for the emf induced in a loop (Faraday's law)

So I know B = \frac{\Phi_m}{A}, would I just find the derivative of that?
 
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ok well you know \Phi=BA

and Faraday's law is that the emf induced.E=-\frac{-d\Phi}{dt}
so

E= - \frac{d\Phi}{dt} = - \frac{d}{dt}(BA)

B is constant so you can can remove it from inside the brackets...Can you see it better now?
 
So it's like this:

\Phi = BA

- \frac{d\Phi }{dt} =-B \frac{dA}{dt}

E = -B(-c) = Bc

which implies that B = E/c (assuming I didnt make any mistakes), but it says I need to express it in terms of A, c, or V.

Did I make a mistake anywhere?
 
Well E is really V..so V=Bc.
 
So for the second part of the question, I have to find the value of c and terms of v and L

c = \frac{V}{B} = \frac{vLB}{B} = vL

I didnt make any stupid mistakes, did I?
 
Or you could have done it in a different way and say that in 1s the coil moves vm so that the area swept out in 1s is vLm^2. meaning that dA/dt=-c=vL.
 
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