Lenz law wire and expanding loop

In summary, the problem at hand involves finding the induced emf and direction of current in a loop with a current radius R, moving at velocity V, and situated at a distance d from a wire. The loop is of length l and the equations used are \Phi_{B}=\oint\textit{B} \bullet\textit{dA} and ε=-\frac{d\Phi_{B}}{dt}=\oint\vec{E}\bulletd\vec{l}. The solution involves determining the direction of the induced current based on the change in flux due to the wire's b field and the motion of the loop. The flux and emf are both proportional to the length of the loop, with
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Lenz law problem wire and expanding loop

Homework Statement


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The loop has current radius R the red bar moves at velocity V. The distance the wire is from the loop is d and the top of the loop is length l Find the induced emf and the direction of the current in the loop.

Homework Equations


[itex]\Phi[/itex][itex]_{B}[/itex]=[itex]\oint[/itex][itex]\textit{B}[/itex] [itex]\bullet[/itex][itex]\textit{dA}[/itex]

ε=-[itex]\frac{d\Phi_{B}}{dt}[/itex]=[itex]\oint[/itex][itex]\vec{E}[/itex][itex]\bullet[/itex]d[itex]\vec{l}[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution


The wire causes a b field into the page inside the loop and v moving down means the flux is getting larger so the induced current will be counter clockwise to make a b field going out of the page to counter the expanding area.
I know that the b field from the left part of the loop to the right decreases.
I am trying to find out which way to integrate for flux because if the bar was not moving down flux would need to be integrated like this
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since the b field from the left part of the loop to the right decreases cause it's distance is increasing from the wire creating the b field.


But since the bar is moving down how would you integrate to calculate flux?
 
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Calculate the integral for a time instant when the length is l(t). The flux is proportional to the length of the loop. The induced emf is proportional to the time derivative of the flux, that is, to the time derivative of the length.

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1. What is Lenz law?

Lenz law is a fundamental law of electromagnetism that states that the direction of an induced current in a conductor will be such that it opposes the change that caused it.

2. How does Lenz law apply to a wire?

When a wire is placed in a changing magnetic field, Lenz law dictates that an induced current will flow in the wire in a direction that creates a magnetic field that opposes the change in the external magnetic field.

3. What happens to the induced current in a wire when the external magnetic field is stationary?

If the external magnetic field is stationary, there will be no change to oppose, so Lenz law does not apply and there will be no induced current in the wire.

4. How does Lenz law apply to an expanding loop of wire?

When a loop of wire is placed in a changing magnetic field, Lenz law states that an induced current will flow through the loop in a direction that creates a magnetic field that opposes the change in the external magnetic field. This will cause the loop to expand as the current flows through it.

5. What is the significance of Lenz law in practical applications?

Lenz law is important in many practical applications, such as generators, transformers, and electric motors. It helps to regulate the flow of current and prevent damage to equipment by opposing sudden changes in magnetic fields.

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