Finding Loop Current in Uniform Magnetic Field | 0.13m^2, 5.0 Ohms, B_z_=at^2-b

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The discussion focuses on calculating the loop current in a conducting loop with an area of 0.13 m² and a resistance of 5.0 ohms, subjected to a time-varying magnetic field defined by B_z = 2.4 T/s² * t² - 8.2 T. To find the induced electromotive force (emf), participants emphasize the application of Faraday's law, which states that the induced emf is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop. The specific current at t = 1.5 seconds is sought using the formula I = emf / R.

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A conducting loop with area 0.13m^2 and resistance 5.0 ohms lies in the x-y plane. A spatially uniform magnetic field points in the z direction. The fields varies with time according to B_z_=at^2 - b, what a=2.4 T/s^2 and b=8.2 T

Find the loop current t=1.5s

I= A

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Im looking for I and I am given a R so I know I use I=emf/ R
Im guessing my 1st step is to find "emf" but there lies my problem...how should I go about it?
Thankyou.

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Just apply Faraday's law. Now of course the question is how exactly do you apply it? Note that magnetic flux through a conducting loop changes if either the strength or direction of the field varies with time.
 

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