How Does Copper Wire Shape Affect Magnetic Flux Density?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic flux density at the center of a square loop made from 1mm-diameter copper wire, with a side length of 4cm, placed in a time-varying magnetic field. The induced current in the loop is determined to be 0.456 A. The magnetic field intensity (H) is directed in the -z direction, and the relationship B=4μ0H is noted for calculations. Participants emphasize using Lenz's law to determine the direction of the induced field, which opposes the applied magnetic field. The final goal is to find the net magnetic field at the center of the loop.
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A 1mm-diameter copper wire is shaped into a square loop of side = 4cm. It is placed in a plane normal to a magnetic field increasing with time as \vec{B}=1t\hat{z}Wb/m2. Calculate the magnetic flux density at the center of the loop.


I found that the magnitude of the induced current is 0.456 A
















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I know that H will be in -z direction

B=4\mu0H

H=?
 
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You have found the current in the square. Now find the field at the center of the loop due to each segment of the square. According to Lenz's law this field must be in opposite direction to the applied field. Hence find the net field.
 
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