Is the Emf in a Coil of 100 Turns 0 When B Field Decreases from 1.0 T?

In summary, a loop with 100 turns of wire and 15cm diameter is placed in a 1.0 T magnetic field. As the field is reduced from 1.0 T to 0 in 16 seconds, the EMF in the coil is not 0 due to the changing magnetic flux through the coil.
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Please tell me if this is right:

A coil contains 100 turns of wire in a loop 15cm in diameter. The loop is placed between the poles of a large electromagnet B= 1.0 T, with the plane of the loop perpendicular to the field. If the magnetic field is steadily reduced from 1.0 T to 0 in 16 seconds, is the emf in the coil = 0?
 
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I can tell you that it's definitely not 0, not in the first 16 seconds that is.

[tex]\epsilon ' = \frac{d\phi B}{dt} = \frac{dBS}{dt}[/tex]
S, the area, stays constant but B, the magnetic field, reduces constantly. So the magnetic flux through the coil changes and therefore there is EMF in it.
 
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Yes, the emf in the coil will be 0 when the magnetic field decreases from 1.0 T to 0 in 16 seconds. This is because the emf (electromotive force) is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil. When the magnetic field decreases, the magnetic flux through the coil also decreases, resulting in a decrease in emf. Since the decrease in magnetic field is steady and the rate of change of magnetic flux is constant, the emf will also be constant and equal to 0. This can be calculated using Faraday's law of induction, which states that the emf induced in a coil is equal to the negative of the rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil. Therefore, in this scenario, the emf in the coil will be 0.
 

1. What is Emf?

Emf stands for electromotive force and is the measurement of the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit. It is measured in volts.

2. What is a coil of 100 turns?

A coil of 100 turns is a wire that has been wound into a spiral shape with 100 loops or turns. It is often used in electromagnetic devices such as motors and generators.

3. How is the Emf affected by a decreasing magnetic field?

According to Faraday's law of induction, a changing magnetic field can induce an Emf in a conductor. Therefore, as the magnetic field decreases, the Emf in the coil will also decrease.

4. What is the relationship between the B field and Emf in a coil of 100 turns?

The Emf induced in a coil is directly proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic field passing through the coil. This means that as the B field decreases, the Emf in the coil will also decrease.

5. How does the number of turns in a coil affect the Emf?

The Emf induced in a coil is directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil. This means that a coil with 100 turns will have a higher Emf than a coil with 50 turns, assuming all other factors are constant.

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