What is the Correct Method for Finding Induced EMF in a Coil?

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The correct method for finding the induced EMF in a coil involves applying Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, specifically the equation ε = dΦ/dt, where Φ is the magnetic flux. In this case, the coil has a diameter of 4.0 cm and consists of 1000 turns, with the magnetic field described by B = (0.30i + 0.50t²k). At t = 2.0 seconds, the induced EMF is calculated using the formula ε = πr²cosθ * (dB/dt). The correct angle θ must be determined accurately, and a proper diagram should be sketched to visualize the coil's orientation in the magnetic field.

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Homework Statement


A 4.0 cm diameter coil (1000 turns) is at rest in the XY plane. The magnetic field in this region of space is given by B=(0.30i + 0.50t2 k) What is the induced EMF in the coil at t=2.0 seconds

Homework Equations


ε=dΦ/dt
Φ=ABcosθ

The Attempt at a Solution


ε=[/B]d/dt( πr2)(0.03i+0.5t2 k) Cosθ
ε=πr2cosθ *0.5*2t k

Using trig I found θ=59° and plugging in the numbers I got ε=0.00129V k

I assume I did something wrong. Is this anywhere close to the proper method?
 
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