How Does Changing Magnetic Field Affect Charge Movement in a Copper Coil?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the charge movement in a copper coil as the magnetic field decreases from 0.750T to zero. The user outlines the need to determine the wire's circumference to find its resistance, which is essential for calculating current. There is confusion regarding the role of time in determining magnetic flux and how it relates to induced electromotive force (emf). Participants clarify that the magnetic field strength in a loop is influenced by the current and dimensions of the wire, suggesting that voltage and resistance may not be necessary for this specific problem. The conversation emphasizes understanding the relationship between magnetic fields, charge movement, and the relevant equations.
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Hey all smartie-pants!

So this is the problem I have a tough time with:

The magnetic field perpendicular to a single 13.2-cm-diameter circular loop of copper wire decreases uniformly from 0.750T to zero. If the wire is 2.25mm in diameter, how much charge moves past a point in the coil during this operation?

This is what I was able to come up with:

I need to find the circumference, which will give me the length of the wire, which will help me find the resistance of the wire. Knowing that, I can find out the current, which they are looking for?

But what about time? Don't I need time to find out the flux??

Thanks so much for any help!
 
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Induced emf V = - d \phi /dt = -A dB/dt

But ohms law, V = I R = dQ/dt * R

From above two you have


A * dB/dt = - R * dQ/dt

or

A dB = R dQ

integrating,

Q = A/R * (change in B field)

A is the cross sectional area of the loop

R can be found using R = s L / A where s is the resistivity of copper, L circumferece and A is the cross sectional area of the wire.
 
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TickleMeElma said:
Hey all smartie-pants!

So this is the problem I have a tough time with:

The magnetic field perpendicular to a single 13.2-cm-diameter circular loop of copper wire decreases uniformly from 0.750T to zero. If the wire is 2.25mm in diameter, how much charge moves past a point in the coil during this operation?

This is what I was able to come up with:

I need to find the circumference, which will give me the length of the wire, which will help me find the resistance of the wire. Knowing that, I can find out the current, which they are looking for?

But what about time? Don't I need time to find out the flux??

Thanks so much for any help!


isn't the strength of the magnetic field in a one-turn solenoid, as you've described, governed by the current in the wire and its dimensions alone?

you have the diameter of the loop; the strength of the magnetic field should be strongest in the middle of the loop, in the plane of the loop, and fall off in all directions, radially, right? so how much current will produce the specified magnetic field?

current = charge/second; you only need volts and ohms and resistivity and stuff like that if they're part of the problem OR solution, which, it looks to me, they're not...

color me wrong?
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