Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving a flat circular coil subjected to a changing external magnetic field, which induces a current according to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. Participants are tasked with finding the magnetic field at the center of the coil produced by this induced current.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the calculation of electromotive force (emf) using Faraday's law and explore the relationship between emf, resistance, and induced current. There are questions about the relevance of resistance in the problem and the derivation of the magnetic field from the induced current.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes attempts to calculate the induced current and the resulting magnetic field, with some participants expressing uncertainty about their results. There is a recognition of the need for clarity in calculations, and participants are encouraged to share their work for further examination.

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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information available and the methods they can employ. There is an emphasis on understanding the underlying principles rather than simply arriving at a solution.

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Homework Statement




A flat circular coil with 139 turns, a radius of 5.74 x 10-2 m, and a resistance of 0.502 Ω is exposed to an external magnetic field that is directed perpendicular to the plane of the coil. The magnitude of the external magnetic field is changing at a rate of ΔB/Δt = 0.952 T/s, thereby inducing a current in the coil. Find the magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of the coil that is produced by the induced current.

Homework Equations



Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic induction:
emf = -N(delta feta/delta time)

The Attempt at a Solution



I calculated the emf according to the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic induction as 1.3696 V. But I do not know how to derive the magnetic field at the center of the coil, and I do not understand why resistance is given in this problem.

Please help!
 
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acidandroid said:

Homework Statement




A flat circular coil with 139 turns, a radius of 5.74 x 10-2 m, and a resistance of 0.502 Ω is exposed to an external magnetic field that is directed perpendicular to the plane of the coil. The magnitude of the external magnetic field is changing at a rate of ΔB/Δt = 0.952 T/s, thereby inducing a current in the coil. Find the magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of the coil that is produced by the induced current.

Homework Equations



Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic induction:
emf = -N(delta feta/delta time)

The Attempt at a Solution



I calculated the emf according to the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic induction as 1.3696 V. But I do not know how to derive the magnetic field at the center of the coil, and I do not understand why resistance is given in this problem.

Please help!

The emf plus the resistance in the wire produce a finite current that you can calculate, right?

Does this current produce a magnetic field?
 
So I did I=E/R to calculate current, then used B=(4pi*10^-7)*I/2*pi*r to get magnetic field but still it's different from the answer. :( I'm just stuck.


G01 said:
The emf plus the resistance in the wire produce a finite current that you can calculate, right?

Does this current produce a magnetic field?
 
acidandroid said:
So I did I=E/R to calculate current, then used B=(4pi*10^-7)*I/2*pi*r to get magnetic field but still it's different from the answer. :( I'm just stuck.

That's the right idea.

I can't help find a mistake if I can't see your work. Please post your calculation.
 
Okay so...

emf= -N A cos 0 (change in B/change in t)
=-139 turns*(0.01035 m^2)*1*(0.952 T/S)
=-1.3696 V

I=E/R
=-1.3696 V/ 0.502 ohm
=-2.728

B=N*(4pi*10^-7)*I/2R
-this is the equation for the magnitude of the magnetic field at the center of a flat circular loop consisting of N turns, each of radius R.
=139*(4pi*10^-7)*-2.728/2*(5.74*10^-2)
=-.00415 TStill a wrong answer. I don't know where to go from here.
G01 said:
That's the right idea.

I can't help find a mistake if I can't see your work. Please post your calculation.
 
Your work seems fine to me. How do you know the answer is wrong?
 

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