ATT182 said:
Thank you! I'm starting to see it, but isn't the flux due to a change in magnetic field? So I'm still not so sure why you wouldn't choose one to be negative. Is this because flux is a scalar quantity?TSny said:
Flux is essentially just the number of magnetic field lines piercing through the loop. Field lines in one direction count positive while field lines in the opposite direction count negative.ATT182 said:
Magnetic flux through a loop refers to the measure of the strength and direction of a magnetic field passing through a closed loop or surface. It is given by the product of the magnetic field and the area of the loop or surface.
Magnetic flux through a loop is calculated by multiplying the strength of the magnetic field passing through the loop by the area of the loop in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field.
The unit of measurement for magnetic flux through a loop is Weber (Wb) or Tesla-meter squared (Tm²).
The orientation of the loop has a significant impact on the magnetic flux passing through it. If the loop is parallel to the magnetic field, the flux will be maximum. On the other hand, if the loop is perpendicular to the field, the flux will be zero.
Magnetic flux through a loop has several applications in various fields such as electromagnetism, power generation, and magnetic storage devices. It helps in understanding the behavior of magnetic fields and their effects on electric currents.