Induced EMF: Solenoid in Square Loop

1. Dec 10, 2007

triplebeem1

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

The solenoid has N turns of wire around a cylinder. The radius of the cylinder is "a" and length is "b." THe current of the solenoid varies as I(t)= I$$_{0}$$(1 - e^-$$\alpha$$t) . I$$_{0}$$ and $$\alpha$$ are positive constants. Around the solenoid is a square loop of wire with side length "c." The axis of the square loop is parallel to and coincides with the axis of the solenoid. What is the magnitude of the induced EMF in the square loop?

2. Relevant equations

$$\epsilon$$ = -N$$\frac{d\phi}{dt}$$

3. The attempt at a solution

$$\epsilon$$ = -N$$\frac{d\phi}{dt}$$

d$$\epsilon$$ = -N$$\frac{dBA}{dt}$$

$$\epsilon$$ = -NA$$\int$$dB

$$\epsilon$$ = (-NA)[($$\mu$$NI)/B]

2. Dec 11, 2007

chaoseverlasting

Thats not strictly correct. The magnetic field of the solenoid is not a constant which you can integrate as you did. You are given the constants a and b for a reason. You can find the magnetic field by using ampere's circuital law. That is what you must integrate.

3. Dec 11, 2007

triplebeem1

Would I need to use the B-field of the solenoid to find the electric flux and then finally the inductance? I think I'm having a hard time grasping the concept of the question. I'm assuming the solenoid and cylinder are the same. Is that what you assume as well?

Last edited: Dec 11, 2007