Electric Force on a Charge in a Solenoid

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The discussion revolves around the electric force on a charge within a solenoid, particularly focusing on the implications of a changing magnetic field and induced electromotive force (EMF). Participants are exploring the relationship between the electric field, magnetic field, and the forces acting on a charge in this context.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the significance of the term "increasing" in relation to the changing magnetic flux and its effect on induced EMF. Questions are raised about the direction of the induced electric field and its relationship to the force experienced by a charge. There is also inquiry into the meanings of variables R and r in the problem statement.

Discussion Status

Some participants have confirmed the relationship between EMF and the induced electric field, while others are questioning the implications of the charge's velocity being zero at certain points. The discussion is ongoing, with various interpretations being explored without a clear consensus.

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Participants are navigating the constraints of the problem statement, particularly regarding the interpretation of "increasing with time" and its relevance to the induced EMF. There is also a focus on the definitions and roles of the variables involved in the problem.

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Since i only know the field direction, increasing go into page. Why the answer is C?

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Why the answer "a" ?

The R and r on the pic is respected to what?

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Right hand rule : finger tip = current
Thumbs = force
Palm = B

Or
Finger tip = velocity
Thumbs = current
Palm = B
 

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The key word here in the statement of the problem is "increasing" and they should say "increasing with time". The question involves the Faraday EMF that occurs. The changing magnetic flux creates an EMF. They basically are asking the direction of the induced ## E ## of the EMF.
 
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Could it be like this?
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Force direction the same as Emf's ?
 

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That is correct. The EMF is the integral of an induced electric field along the path. The electric field ## \vec{E}=\vec{E}_{induced} ## is what the positive charge responds to, and experiences a force ## \vec{F}=q(\vec{E}+\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) ##. ## \\ ## (And of course, when they say "placed at point b", etc. that means ## \vec{v}=0 ## so that ## \vec{v} \times \vec{B}=0 ## ).
 
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Charles Link said:
That is correct. The EMF is the integral of an induced electric field along the path. The electric field ## \vec{E}=\vec{E}_{induced} ## is what the positive charge responds to, and experiences a force ## \vec{F}=q(\vec{E}+\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) ##. ## \\ ## (And of course, when they say "placed at point b", etc. that means ## \vec{v}=0 ## so that ## \vec{v} \times \vec{B}=0 ## ).
Thank you @Charles Link
 
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