Magnitude of electric field in an area of changing magnetic field

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The discussion revolves around the behavior of the electric field within a cylinder subjected to a time-varying magnetic field. The original poster presents a problem involving the magnitude of the electric field at a point inside the cylinder and offers multiple-choice options regarding its variation with distance from the center.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between electric field and magnetic field changes, questioning the independence of the electric field from the radius and discussing the implications of the area in the context of electromotive force (Emf).

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the concepts involved, with some participants providing insights into the relationship between electric field and magnetic flux. However, there is no explicit consensus on the correct interpretation of the electric field's behavior within the cylinder.

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Participants reference external sources for clarification and note potential typographical errors in the discussion. The problem context includes assumptions about uniformity and the nature of the magnetic field within the cylinder.

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Homework Statement



A cylinder of radius R has a uniform, time varying mag. field B, (dB/dt < 0).
magnitude of electric field at a point P at a distance r (<R) is:

a) decreasing with r
b) increrasing with r
c) not varying with r
d) varying as r^-2

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The Attempt at a Solution



i think that electric field should be independent of r, as the field is uniform and doesn't vary with r, and the point is inside the cylinder.
 
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hey arnab electric field is E=-d(phi)/dt
and phi depend on the area , and area depends on the radius :D
 
kushan said:
hey arnab electric field is E=-d(phi)/dt
and phi depend on the area , and area depends on the radius :D

i think that's the Emf and not the electric field. anyways, option d is wrong (anyways, ur explanation wasnt even giving option d)
 
due Emf and Eds have a relation ?
 
sorry that was a typo
 
electric field is (potential) x (dist.) but in this case what's the distance? why does it have to be the distance from centre?
 
refer NCERT man its all given there
 
The line integral of E around a closed curve is equal to the negative time derivative of the integral of B for the enclosed area.

\int{E_s ds}=-\int \frac{\partial B}{\partial t}dAThe magnetic field is constant inside the cylinder, so the magnitude of the electric field is constant along a concentric circle by symmetry. Both E and B can be factored out from the integrals... ehild
 
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