Electric Force on a Charge in a Solenoid

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The discussion focuses on the electric force experienced by a charge in a solenoid, specifically addressing the implications of changing magnetic flux as described by Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. Participants clarify that the direction of the induced electric field, represented as ## \vec{E}_{induced} ##, is crucial for determining the force on a positive charge, which is calculated using the equation ## \vec{F}=q(\vec{E}+\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) ##. The right-hand rule is employed to establish the relationship between current, magnetic field, and force direction. The importance of the term "increasing with time" in the problem statement is emphasized, highlighting its role in generating an electromotive force (EMF).

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  • Understanding of Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
  • Familiarity with the right-hand rule for magnetic forces
  • Knowledge of electric field and force equations in electromagnetism
  • Basic concepts of magnetic flux and its changes over time
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  • Study the applications of Faraday's law in real-world electromagnetic systems
  • Learn about the implications of induced electric fields in circuits
  • Explore the relationship between magnetic fields and electric currents in solenoids
  • Investigate the effects of varying magnetic fields on charged particles
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Homework Statement


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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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