Induced emf in coil with decreasing current

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The problem involves calculating the induced electromotive force (emf) in a single-turn circular loop placed coaxially with a long solenoid, as the current in the solenoid decreases over a specified time interval. The context includes concepts from electromagnetism, specifically relating to magnetic flux and induced emf.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the method for calculating magnetic flux through the loop, questioning the limits of integration for the area of the loop in relation to the solenoid's magnetic field.

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Some participants have provided guidance regarding the uniformity of the magnetic field inside the solenoid and its negligible effect outside. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct integration limits for calculating the flux.

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Participants are navigating the assumptions about the solenoid's magnetic field, particularly its uniformity and the approximation of zero field outside the solenoid. The original poster expresses uncertainty about the integration process required to find the flux.

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A single-turn circular loop of radius R = 0.197 m is coaxial with a long 1740 turn solenoid of radius 0.0410 m and length 0.890 m, as seen in the figure below. (picture in URL)

https://s1.lite.msu.edu/enc/53/3b1bdf0c981a37595901b92ecb54f3656dec7df3ca3110fe53633b89b58fff68fd1816c8653482ff3b80bfab04641cd9644c531bbf37ae59602796c87a446f0a53c5801a82918f44.gif

The variable resistor is changed so that the solenoid current decreases linearly from 6.81 A to 1.59 A in 0.225 s. Calculate the induced emf in the circular loop. (The field just outside the solenoid is small enough to be negligible.)

phi(flux)= ∫B*dA
ε= dphi/dt
A(circle)=∏r^2
B= N*mu_0_*I/L (solenoid)

I'm having troubles finding the flux through the loop. I tried taking the integral from .0410 to .197 m but I don't think that is right. I know once I get my flux integral i can take the flux at both currents, find the difference between the two, and divide by .225 s to find the induced emf. I just don't know what to integrate over.
 
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Recall that for a long (ideal) solenoid:
1. B is essentially uniform inside the solenoid
2. B is very weak outside the solenoid so that, to a good approximation, you can assume B = 0 outside the solenoid.
 
So would i only integrate from 0 to .0410 then?
 
kopinator said:
So would i only integrate from 0 to .0410 then?

Yes.
 

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