A Simple Way to Measure Magnetic Fields

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The problem involves a loop of wire in a uniform magnetic field, where the area of the loop within the field is decreasing at a constant rate. Participants are tasked with expressing the magnitude of the magnetic field in terms of the induced emf, area, and the rate of change of area.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between magnetic flux and induced emf, referencing Faraday's law. They explore the implications of differentiating the product of area and magnetic field, and question how to express the magnetic field in terms of given variables.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the relationships between the variables involved. Some participants have suggested potential expressions for the magnetic field, while others are verifying their reasoning and checking for mistakes. The discussion reflects a collaborative effort to clarify the problem without reaching a definitive conclusion.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of expressing the magnetic field in terms of specific variables, and there is an emphasis on ensuring that the reasoning aligns with the principles of electromagnetism.

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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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