Calculating Induced EMF for Moving Loop in Uniform Magnetic Field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the average induced electromotive force (emf) for a loop with a radius of 12 cm being removed from a uniform magnetic field of 1.5 T in a time interval of 2.0 x 10^-3 s. The participants clarify that the magnetic field is perpendicular to the loop, leading to a change in the area exposed to the field, which affects the induced emf. The formula for induced emf is discussed, with emphasis on using the change in magnetic flux over time, resulting in an average emf calculation of approximately 33.912 V. There is some confusion about whether to consider the average area during the time interval, but the consensus leans towards using the change in magnetic flux. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding magnetic flux and its relation to induced emf in moving loops.
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If we have a loop with radius 12 cm that lies in a uniform magnetic field of 1.5T.

The magnetic field is in the positive z direction and the loop lies in the horizontal xy-plane. Now if the loop is removed from the field in a time interval of 2.0x10^-3 s what will the average induced emf be.



Right now first I thaught it might be zero but then seeing as the b field will be constant and A will change.

therefore it has to be emf= - -b x dA/dt

but how can i describe the rate of change of A?


ps:am I even on the right track? =)
 
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If I understood well the magnetic field is perpendicular to the loop:
the A will decrease from it's maximum value (the area of the loop: 4,52 x 10^-2 m^2) to zero.
 
PPonte said:
If I understood well the magnetic field is perpendicular to the loop:
the A will decrease from it's maximum value (the area of the loop: 4,52 x 10^-2 m^2) to zero.

yeah so the average emf induced would be d(A/2)/dt ?
 
In my opinion, we could simplify the formula:
emf induced = B.A/dt

B= 1,5 T
A (of the loop) = 4,52 x 10^-2 m^2
dt = 2,0 x 10^-3 s
emf = 33,9 V

But wait for the experts, it's possible that I am mistaken.
 
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I thinks it is

\frac{\Delta \Phi_B}{\Delta t}

since it asks average value not instantanious one, I think 33.912 V is a correct answer.
 
Psi-String said:
I thinks it is

\frac{\Delta \Phi_B}{\Delta t}

since it asks average value not instantanious one, I think 33.912 V is a correct answer.

but surely the average A confined in the magentic field during dt must be half A.. therefore the average Induced emf must be -d(A/2)/dt

or?
 
It is not an average A but a variation of A.
Phi=B.A.costheta

and

efm = dPHi/dt

PS- Sorry, but I don't know to latex.
 
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