How Does a Changing Magnetic Field Affect Nearby Electric Fields?

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a changing magnetic field within a circular region and its effects on nearby electric fields. The magnetic field is described as uniform and out of the page, with a specified time-dependent function for its magnitude. Participants are tasked with determining the direction and magnitude of the induced electric fields at two specific locations relative to the circular region.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of Faraday's Law and the relationship between magnetic flux and electromotive force (emf). There are questions regarding the definition of magnetic flux and how to apply the given equations to the problem. Some express confusion about the changing magnetic field function and its implications for calculating the electric field.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the concepts of magnetic flux and its relation to the induced electric fields. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of Faraday's Law, but there is no consensus on how to proceed with the calculations or interpretations of the equations presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the complexity of the problem due to the time-dependent nature of the magnetic field and the need for a deeper understanding of magnetic flux. There is an indication that some foundational knowledge may be lacking, which is affecting the ability to solve the problem effectively.

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Homework Statement



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The magnetic field is uniform and out of the page inside a circle of radius R, and is essentially zero outside the circular region (see the figure). The magnitude of the magnetic field is changing with time; as a function of time the magnitude of the magnetic field is (B0 + bt^3). r1 = 6.4 cm, r2 = 63 cm, B0 = 1.5 T, b = 1.4 T/s3, t = 0.8 s, and R = 15 cm.


(a) What is the direction of the "curly" electric field at location P, a distance r1 to the left of the center (r1 < R)?

(b) What is the magnitude of the electric field at location P? (Hint: remember that "emf" is the integral of the non-Coulomb electric field around a closed path.)

(c) What is the direction of the "curly" electric field at location Q, a distance r2 to the right of the center (r2 > R)?

(d) What is magnitude of the "curly" electric field at location Q?


Homework Equations



E∫dA = emf
emf=dΦB/dT
ΦB = BxA


The Attempt at a Solution



I have no clue. It says to use the E∫dA = emf, but emf is not given. That (B0+bt^3) is just confusing me.
 
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Faraday's Law says emf = -dΦ/dt. Does that help?
 
Not much because I don't know what to do with it. What would the flux be? Would it be
emf = -dΦ/dt

Φ = BxA

emf = (-d/dt)BxA?

Does B = B0 + bt^3?
 
DeadFishFactory said:
Not much because I don't know what to do with it.
Then you need to read your textbook and learn about Faraday's Law.
What would the flux be? Would it be
emf = -dΦ/dt

Φ = BxA

emf = (-d/dt)BxA?
I would not put a cross in between because it implies a cross product and that's not we have here. Actually we have a dot product. You also need to learn about magnetic flux and how it is defined. Flux is not just "Field times area". Only the normal component to the area contributes to the flux.
Does B = B0 + bt^3?
Yes.
 

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