Energy in a rotating square loop

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The problem involves a square circuit with a given resistance and dimensions that rotates in a magnetic field. Participants are tasked with calculating the magnetic flux, induced current, and energy dissipated through Joule heating over a specified time period.

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  • Participants discuss their calculations for magnetic flux and induced current, expressing confusion regarding the energy calculation, particularly why their result is half of the expected value. They explore the implications of not accounting for other forces in the energy dissipation calculation.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their calculations and questioning the steps taken to arrive at the energy result. Some guidance is provided regarding the interpretation of the problem, but no consensus has been reached on the energy calculation issue.

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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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