Calculating Magnetic Flux: Plane with Rotated Wire and Current of 2.5 A

In this case, we can use r and z as our variables, since the plane is rotated at an angle of pi/4.In summary, to find the magnetic flux crossing the portion of the plane theta = x/4 defined by 0.01 m < r <0.05 m and 0 m < z < 2 m, we can use the equation \Phi_B=\int_P B da, where the magnitude of the magnetic field is given by B(r)=\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}, with r and z as our variables.
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Find the magnetic flux crossing the portion of the plane
theta = x/4 defined by 0.01 m < r <0.05 m and 0 m < z < 2 m. A current of 2.50 A is flowing along z-axis along a very long wire.

in drawing the picture i know that there is a long thin wire with a current of 2.5 amps flowing positively on the z-axis and the plane is lying rotated at an angle of pi/4 with the magnetic field flowing in a counter clockwise direction.

How do I go about finding the magnetic flux.
Please help.
 
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hd28cw said:
Find the magnetic flux crossing the portion of the plane
theta = x/4 defined by 0.01 m < r <0.05 m and 0 m < z < 2 m.
Should that be theta=pi/4?


[tex]\Phi_B=\int_P \vec B \cdot d\vec a[/tex]

Since the plane lies parallel with the z-axis, its normal points in the same direction as the magnetic field everywhere in the plane, so you can drop the dot in the integrand

[tex]\Phi_B=\int_P B da[/tex]

Recall that the magnitude of the magnetic field of a long wire is:

[tex]B(r)=\frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}[/tex]
where r is the distance from the wire.
 
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To calculate the magnetic flux, we can use the formula Φ = BAcosθ, where Φ is the magnetic flux, B is the magnetic field, A is the area, and θ is the angle between the normal to the area and the magnetic field. In this case, we have a wire with a current of 2.5 A flowing along the z-axis, which creates a magnetic field around it. The plane is rotated at an angle of π/4, so the angle between the normal to the plane and the magnetic field is also π/4.

First, we need to find the magnetic field at the given point on the plane. Using the right-hand rule, we can determine that the direction of the magnetic field is out of the page. The magnitude of the magnetic field can be calculated using the formula B = μ0I/2πr, where μ0 is the permeability constant, I is the current, and r is the distance from the wire. In this case, r = 0.05 m. Plugging in the values, we get B = (4π×10^-7 T⋅m/A)(2.5 A)/(2π×0.05 m) = 0.001 T.

Next, we need to calculate the area of the portion of the plane defined by the given values of r and z. Since the plane is a circle, the area can be calculated using the formula A = πr^2. In this case, r = 0.05 m, so A = π(0.05 m)^2 = 0.00785 m^2.

Finally, we can plug in the values into the formula Φ = BAcosθ. Since θ = π/4, we get Φ = (0.001 T)(0.00785 m^2)cos(π/4) = 0.00000785 Wb. Therefore, the magnetic flux crossing the portion of the plane is 0.00000785 Wb.
 

1. What is magnetic flux?

Magnetic flux is a measure of the amount of magnetic field passing through a given area. It is represented by the symbol Φ and is measured in units of webers (Wb).

2. How is magnetic flux calculated?

Magnetic flux is calculated by multiplying the strength of the magnetic field (B) by the area perpendicular to the field (A) that it passes through. This can be represented by the equation Φ = B x A.

3. What is the difference between magnetic flux and magnetic flux density?

Magnetic flux refers to the total amount of magnetic field passing through a given area, while magnetic flux density refers to the strength of the magnetic field at a specific point. Magnetic flux density is represented by the symbol B and is measured in units of teslas (T).

4. What are some applications of magnetic flux?

Magnetic flux is used in many applications, such as in generators, motors, and transformers. It is also used in magnetic sensors, data storage devices, and magnetic levitation systems.

5. How does magnetic flux change in different materials?

The amount of magnetic flux passing through a material depends on its magnetic permeability, which is a measure of how easily a material can be magnetized. Materials with high permeability will have more magnetic flux passing through them compared to materials with low permeability.

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