Induced Current problem from review

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The discussion revolves around calculating the induced current in a circular coil placed in a time-varying magnetic field. The magnetic field is defined as B = 50*sin(10π*t) mT, and the coil has 40 turns, a radius of 4.0 cm, and a resistance of 0.20 Ω. The user initially attempts to apply the equations for electromotive force (emf) and magnetic flux but struggles to arrive at the correct answer. A key point raised is the misunderstanding of incorporating dB into the calculations, as the problem does not reference it directly. The suggestion is to assume the magnetic field has been constant before t=0, simplifying the analysis for the induced current at t=0.1 seconds.
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Homework Statement


A 40 turn circular coil of a 4.0 cm radius and a total resistance of 0.20 Ω is placed in a uniform magnetic field directed perpendicular to the plane of the coil. The magnitude of the magnetic field varies with time as B = 50*sin(10π*t) mT where t is measured in s. What is the induced current in the coil at 0.10 s?

Homework Equations


I believe these are the equations needed:
ε = -N*d(ΦB)/dt
I = V/R
ΦB = ∫B*dA


The Attempt at a Solution


The way I did it was start off with I = V/R, then knowing that V is the emf, I plugged in ε = -N*d(ΦB)/dt.

Then I used the flux equation, but modified it since we were given dB (or what I assume is dB) and I thus get I = (-N* ∫dB*A)/ R.

From there I get I = (-N*50*sin(10π*t)*10-3 *πr2)/R

I solve this, but I don't get the correct answer (which is known since this is from an older exam that I'm doing as additional practice for my fnal).

Am I missing something key here, or did I improperly set up the mag. field equation?
 
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Boris_The_Red said:
Then I used the flux equation, but modified it since we were given dB (or what I assume is dB) and I thus get I = (-N* ∫dB*A)/ R.
Why did you bring dB into the picture? The problem does not allude to dB in any way.
This problem could have been made really interesting if B = 0 for t < 0. But you don't want to consider that possibility. Just assume the B field has been there for a long time and then when the field is zero and starting to increase (B=0, dB/dt > 0) that defines t=0. Then you want the current 0.1sec. later.
 
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