To find work done by time-varying magnetic field

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done to move a unit positive charge from point A to point B along side AB of a triangular loop in a time-varying magnetic field. The induced electromotive force (emf) in a circular loop due to this magnetic field is given by the equation \(\pi a^2 x\). The correct answer to the problem posed is option (c) \( \frac{r^2}{2} x\). The solution involves recognizing that the electric field is non-conservative, and integration is unnecessary as the area of the triangle suffices for the calculation.

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Homework Statement



Magnetic field in the cylindrical region with its axis passing through O varies at a constant rate x. A triangular imaginary loop ABC, with AB = BC, is lying in this region as shown in figure. The work done to move unit positive charge from A to B along side AB is:

(a) r2 x

(b) \pi r2 x

(c) r2/2 x

(d) 3r2/4 x


Homework Equations



emf induced in a circular loop of radius a due to time varying magnetic field = \pi a2 x

work done in moving a charge q = qV

The Attempt at a Solution



Honestly, I have no clue how to go about it. Electric field is non-conservative, so we can't simply find the potential difference. When I tried to integrate E.dl , I could not find the angle between electric field and displacement. I feel pretty sure that we need to integrate, but how? A hint would be sufficient.

thanks in advance.
 

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You can use Faraday's law: integral of E dl (induced electromotive force) is equal to the time rate of change of the magnetic flux through the loop. You will only need to calculate area of the triangle, so no integration is necessary.
 
i got it. so the answer should be (c). thanks eloy.
 

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