Magnetic dipole in a loop of wire

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic dipole magnitude in a loop of wire connected to a galvanometer as the dipole is moved away. The user applies Faraday's law of induction and Ohm's law to relate induced electromotive force (emf) to magnetic flux and charge. They derive a relationship between charge, resistance, and magnetic flux but express confusion about finding the magnetic flux and the derivation of certain equations. The expected answer from the textbook is provided, but the user struggles with the calculations and concepts, particularly regarding the exponential growth function. Overall, the thread highlights challenges in understanding the application of electromagnetic principles in this context.
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This isn't a homework problem, I'm just doing this as practice.

Homework Statement



A magnetic dipole is oriented in a loop of wire of N turns and radius a so that the dipole vector is parallel to the normal of the loop. The loop is connected to a galvanometer, and the active resistance of the circuit is R.

The dipole is moved away from the loop, and in the process a total charge q passes through the galvanometer. Find \mu, the magnetic dipole magnitude, in terms of the given variables.

Homework Equations



Ohm's law
Faraday's law of induction

The Attempt at a Solution



From Faraday's law:
<br /> \varepsilon = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}<br />

From Ohm's law:
<br /> \varepsilon = IR = \frac{d q}{dt}R = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}<br />

Integrating, we get:
<br /> qR = -\Phi_B<br />

Where, I think, \Phi_B represents the initial magnetic flux.

Now I have two questions:
  1. Is what I have done so far correct?
  2. How am I supposed to find the magnetic flux?
 
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\phi=B.A
E=\frac{d\phi}{dt}=A\frac{\mu dI}{2adt} as B=\frac{\mu I}{2r}
E=IR=\pi a^2\frac{\mu dI}{2adt}
Solve for I, and magnetic moment is NIA where I A is area vector.
 
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I'm confused.

B=\frac{\mu I}{2r}

How did you get this expression?
 
By the way, the answer to this problem (from the back of the book) is:

<br /> \mu = \frac{2 a R q}{\mu_0 N}<br />

I'm still confused -- chaoseverlasting, if I do what you said, I'm getting an exponential growth function, which doesn't make sense.
 
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