Rate of magnetic field change of a selnoid

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The problem involves determining the rate of change of the magnetic field in a solenoid based on the induced electric field measured at a specific distance from its axis. The context includes concepts from electromagnetism, specifically Faraday's Law and the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to begin the problem and seeks advice. They question the relationship between the electric field measurement and the radius. Some participants discuss the implications of a constant magnetic flux and the integration process related to the electric field.

Discussion Status

Participants are exploring different interpretations of the problem, particularly regarding the integration of the electric field and its implications for the magnetic field change. There is an ongoing dialogue about the meaning of the measurements and the mathematical steps involved.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions confusion regarding the units of measurement, specifically the relationship between volts per meter and the radius, indicating potential gaps in understanding the physical concepts involved.

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Homework Statement



The induced electric field 17cm from the axis of a solenoid with a 10 cm radius is 45V/m .
Find the rate of change of the solenoid's magnetic field?

dB/dt= T/s

Homework Equations


Faradays Law W/ the intergral due to changing position.

So [tex]\oint[/tex] E*dr =-d[tex]\phi[/tex](induced current)_B_/dt




The Attempt at a Solution



IM really not sure where to start...Advice on where to start would be VERY NICE!
Im also confused on V/m and a radii measure...not the meters but the "V".
Thankyou.
 
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In this case the area and angle of the magnetic flux seems constant, so it should be the field that is changing. Whats happening is that the changing magnetic flux is propagating an electric field outward so that an electric field is induced across the solenoid. Since we're taking things in respect to the center axis of the solenoid, the electric field is constant throughout a circumference of equivalent radial distance. You can pull E out of the integral and integrate dr (the integration should yield the circumference).
 
so once the E is pulled outside the intergral I am left with "dr" to intergrate. "dr" being 45V/m? I am confused on the V/m as a measure for the radii. Why would I want the circumferance?
I guess what is comes down to is dB/dt...Is is saying Find the derivative of(magnetic flux / some measure of time)?
 
No, dr is increments of the path. Integrating dr gives the total length of the path, which is the circumference.
 

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