Energy in a rotating square loop

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic flux, induced current, and energy dissipated by Joule heating in a rotating square loop within a magnetic field. The magnetic flux is expressed as Φ_B=Bl^2 cos(200 π t), and the induced current is given by I=(Bl^2 200 π cos(200 π t))/R. The participant successfully calculated the power using P=RI^2 but encountered an issue with the total energy, obtaining 1.9 kJ instead of the expected 3.8 kJ. The confusion stems from whether other forces, such as the energy required to rotate the circuit, should be considered, though it was clarified that only Joule heating is relevant. The calculations for magnetic flux and current were confirmed to be correct, but the energy calculation needs further review to align with the expected result.
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Homework Statement


A square circuit of resistance R=20Ω and side ℓ = 0,2 m spins 100 times per second around an horizontal axis that splits it in two. There is an uniform magnetic field B=1T perpendicular to the position ocupied by the circuit at t=0s.
Calculate (1) the magnetic flux, (2) the inducted current and (3) the dissipated energy by Joule heating in 2 minutes

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3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]

So I had no trouble in the first 2 points, reaching:

$$\Phi_B=Bl^2 \cos(200 \pi t)$$
$$I=\frac{Bl^2 200 \pi \cos(200 \pi t)}{R}$$

Now I had trouble evaluating the energy.
I know that
$$P=RI^2$$

Taking that expression and integrating it between 0 and 120 seconds, and substituting values, I reach 1,9 kJ, which exactly half of what I was supposed to get (3.8 kJ). What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
 
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So what are your thoughts on the last part?
 
haruspex said:
So what are your thoughts on the last part?

Well than again since they only asked for the energy dissipated by Joule heating, we don't have to count with other forces (e.g.. rotating the circuit).
I don't understand why I'm getting half of what I was supposed to though...
 
Granger said:
I don't understand why I'm getting half of what I was supposed to though...
For the last part? I do not see any attempt on that.
I see your answers to the first two parts, as functions of t, and a generic formula for P. What were your steps from there to answer the question?
 
Substituting the values on I expression we obtain ##I=1.26 \sin(200 \pi t)##.
Substituting in P we get to ## P=31.752 \sin^2(200 \pi t)##.
Then ##\int_{0}^{120} 31.752 \sin^2(200 \pi t) dt = 1.9 kJ##
So that's it...
 
Granger said:
Substituting the values on I expression we obtain ##I=1.26 \sin(200 \pi t)##.
Substituting in P we get to ## P=31.752 \sin^2(200 \pi t)##.
Then ##\int_{0}^{120} 31.752 \sin^2(200 \pi t) dt = 1.9 kJ##
So that's it...
That all looks right to me.
 
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