Twisted Coil in a Magnetic Field

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In a homogeneous magnetic field increasing from 0 to Bf, a circular coil of radius a with constant resistivity ρ induces a current that accumulates a charge Q. When the coil is twisted into an 8 shape with radii a1 and a2, the question arises about the new charge Q' in relation to Q. The discussion highlights that the charge cannot simply be treated as two separate coils due to the opposing current directions in the half-coils, complicating the analysis. It is emphasized that charge conservation must be maintained throughout the process. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for accurately determining the induced charge in the twisted configuration.
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The idea is as it follows:

We have an homogeneus magnetic field that was increased from 0 to Bf. It induced a certain current (that accumulated to a charge Q) in a circular coil of radius a and resistivity \rho constant. The question is, what would be the charge Q' when the coil is twisted (not strangled), forming an 8 of radii a1 and a2 in terms of Q?

Thanks for your help
 
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I don't see how charges could accumulate on a conducting coil due to an induced current.
 
Leitmotiv said:
The idea is as it follows:

We have an homogeneus magnetic field that was increased from 0 to Bf. It induced a certain current (that accumulated to a charge Q) in a circular coil of radius a and resistivity \rho constant. The question is, what would be the charge Q' when the coil is twisted (not strangled), forming an 8 of radii a1 and a2 in terms of Q?

Thanks for your help
The charge accumulated on a capacitor in series would be Q[a_1^2-a_2^2]/a^2.
 
Nono, I expressed myself terribly. The idea is ALL the charge that circulated due to i is Q, I mean \int i·dt=Q
 
Hmm it seems that in the latter case you can't just treat the 8-shape as two separate coils. For the current to flow in a particular direction in one of the the half-coil, it has to flow in the opposite circular direction. This complicates things somewhat.
 
clem said:
The charge accumulated on a capacitor in series would be Q[a_1^2-a_2^2]/a^2.

The charge is separated by the capacitor.

Charge has to be conserved.
 
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