Calculate EMF in a Loop: Faradays Law

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electromotive force (emf) induced in a loop of wire using Faraday's Law. The specific scenario involves a magnetic flux increase from zero to 71.1 milliweber over 16.7 milliseconds. The formula used is \(\mathcal{E} = -\frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}\), leading to a calculated emf of 4.25 mV. The consensus is that Faraday's Law is the primary and most relevant equation for this calculation, emphasizing its direct relationship with changes in magnetic flux.

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Homework Statement


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alculate the emf (in volts) induced in a loop of wire if the magnetic flux in the loop increases from zero to 71.1 milliweber in 16.7 millisec.



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faradays Law

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The only law I know is faradays law which uses Area. Is there another formula that does not need it?
 
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Faraday's Law is the only one that links the induced EMF to the change in Magnetic Flux, why would you want to use anything else?

\mathcal{E} = -\frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}

You're given the change in the magnetic flux (Remember, one Weber is one Tesla * m^2) and the time over which the change occurred in this question.
 
So would it just be

71.1mWb / 16.7 ms = 4.25 mV ?
 

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