How Is Induced Current Calculated in a Rectangular Loop?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the induced current in a rectangular loop with a given resistance, focusing on the principles of electromagnetism, specifically Faraday's law of induction and the Biot-Savart law. Participants are attempting to understand how to apply these concepts to the problem presented.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the application of induced emf and the relationship between magnetic flux and induced current. Some express confusion about the steps needed to solve the problem, while others attempt to derive equations based on the Biot-Savart law and Faraday's law. Questions arise regarding the appropriate radius to consider for calculations and the integration process required for determining magnetic flux.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their attempts and expressing uncertainty about their approaches. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of the Biot-Savart law and the need to integrate over the loop radius. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored, but no consensus has been reached yet.

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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information they can access or the methods they can employ. There is a noted confusion about the setup and the application of relevant laws, indicating a need for clarification on assumptions and definitions related to the problem.

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Homework Statement


The rectangular loop shown has resistance 20.0 mΩ.
Determine the induced current in the loop at the instant shown.
Answer: 66.7µA
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7386/picture1nlz.png


Homework Equations



induced emf = |d(flux)/dt|
I = emf / R

The Attempt at a Solution


I am so lost as to what to do... and I am so desperate.. If you could tell me the steps to solve this question, i would appreciate it very much.
 
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Show us the Biot-Savart Law (that gives you the B(r) around the wire). Then show us the rest of the solution. I have to give myself an infraction now for giving too big of a hint...
 
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Well... the problem is that.. I got this far:

emf = | d(flux)/dt |
= dB * A / dt
= dB (0.04*0.01) / dt
= dB (4*10^-4) / dt

but i do not know how to get dB...;
in other words, i am totally lost.I have B(r) = u0I/(2*pi*r)

This is my first time seeing this type of question.. and I am very confused as to what I'm doing.

Sorry if it sounds stupid.
 
The loop is moving with respect to the wire. So the B(t) through the loop will be changing, since the B is weaker the farther you get away from the wire. Write an equation based on the Biot-Savart Law for the flux through the loop as a function of radius, and work from there...
 
Which radius should I use? The distance from the wire to the the inner side of the loop or the outer side of the loop?
 
erinec said:
Which radius should I use? The distance from the wire to the the inner side of the loop or the outer side of the loop?

You need to integrate over the loop radius.
 
I know this is old but I'm working on the exact same question.

So far i have this:
[PLAIN]http://www.texify.com/img/%5CLARGE%5C%21%5Cphi%20%3D%20B%20%5Cbullet%20dA%20%5C%5CB%20%3D%20%5Cmu_0%20I/%20%282%20%5Cpi%20r%29%20%5Ctextrm%7B%20by%20ampere%27s%20law%7D%20%5C%5C%5Cphi%20%3D%20%5Cmu_0%20I/%20%282%20%5Cpi%20r%29%5Cbullet%20dA%20%5C%5C%5Cphi%20%3D%20%5Cmu_0%20I/%20%282%20%5Cpi%20r%29%20L%20dr%20%5C%5C%5Cphi%20%3D%20%5Cint_a%5Eb%20%5Cmu_0%20I/%20%282%20%5Cpi%20r%29%20L%20dr%20%5C%5C%5Cphi%20%3D%20%5Cfrac%7B%20%5Cmu_0%20I%20%5Cln%7B3/2%7D%7D%7B%5Cpi%7D.gif


Where the bounds of integration are b = 0.02 and a = 0.03 and L= 4.0cm from the picture. This is where i get lost. I wanted to use faraday's law to use:

[PLAIN]http://www.texify.com/img/%5CLARGE%5C%21%5Ceps%20%3D%20%5Cmid%20%5Cfrac%7Bd%20%5Cphi%7D%7Bdt%7D%20%5Cmid.gif

Am i just totally going about this the wrong way by trying to use flux, and i have to use biot savart law?
 

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