Electromotive force in constant flux

In summary, the book claims that this turn will generate electromotive force, but from Faraday's law we know that force only occurs when flux is changing. What about this? There is no electromotive force when rectangular wire is going through a constant magnetic field.
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in book there is written that this turn will make electromotive force, but from faraday law we know that force generates only when flux is changing, what about this?
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and they say that it generates electromotive force, but flux is constant, why?
 
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Flux is being "cut"

use -v cross B for each infinitely small unit length dl

The velocity goes with r d(theta)/dt
 
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Yo dawg, consider each side of the rectangular loop.
The top horizontal side "cuts" no flux cause it ain't got no balls.
The right side cuts flux so there IS an EMF cause it's one badass playa.
The left side cuts flux too and there IS an EMF generated but it's like you know consider the direction of the EMF innit.
They are like from different gangs, naam sayin'? They cancel each other out.

If you consider the scenario where the loop is entering or leaving the uniform field where just one of the rectangular sides are killing Flux in the name of Faraday, then there IS EMF. And you should also know that when entering and leaving the field, the EMFs cause a current in the loop which are in the opposite direction.
 
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okay, thx, so just [tex]\mathcal E=-\frac{\mbox{d}\Phi}{\mbox{d}t}[/tex] for every small part of this thing?
 
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this link don't work, is it paste good?
 
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Consider the Lorenz force on each element dl of the rod (it is a conducting rod i.e. has "free" charges inside it):

FB = q(E + vB); each element moving in a constant speed, thus no net force on the element !

-> E = -vB; notice it is independent of the charge size !

if you path integrate the expression for the field generated by each element from 0 to L you will get the potential between to extreme points of the rod.
**Another way to solve this is to think the rod is connected to a wedge shaped circuit and use Ampere's Law to calculate the time change in magnetic flux (you need to make your area time depended)Tell us how you did :)
 

1. What is electromotive force (EMF)?

Electromotive force (EMF) is the measure of the energy that causes electric current to flow in a circuit. It is also known as voltage and is measured in volts (V).

2. What is constant flux?

Constant flux refers to a situation in which the magnetic field in a closed loop or circuit remains constant. This means that the amount of magnetic field lines passing through the loop or circuit does not change.

3. How is electromotive force affected by constant flux?

In a closed loop or circuit with constant flux, the EMF will be induced by any change in the magnetic field. This change can be caused by a change in the strength or direction of the magnetic field, or by a change in the size or orientation of the loop or circuit.

4. What factors affect the magnitude of the electromotive force in constant flux?

The magnitude of the EMF induced in a closed loop or circuit with constant flux depends on the rate of change of the magnetic field, the number of turns in the loop or circuit, and the strength of the magnetic field. It also depends on the size and orientation of the loop or circuit.

5. What are some real-world applications of electromotive force in constant flux?

Electromotive force in constant flux is used in many everyday devices such as generators, motors, transformers, and induction cooktops. It is also used in more complex systems such as power plants and electric vehicles. The concept of constant flux is also important in understanding the behavior of magnetic fields in materials and in the Earth's magnetic field.

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