What is the motional emf of the loop at time t = 0.032 s?

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The discussion centers on calculating the motional electromotive force (emf) of a conducting loop at time t = 0.032 s, with specific dimensions and parameters. The loop consists of two squares with sides s1 = 3.8 cm and s2 = 6 cm, entering a magnetic field of B = 1.2 T at a speed of v = 40 cm/s. The induced current I1 is calculated using the formula emf = -B.dA/dt, resulting in an induced emf of 6.384 x 10^-4 V and an induced current of 0.228 mA, although the initial calculations led to incorrect results due to misunderstanding the relationship between emf and the area change over time.

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Homework Statement



A conducting loop is made in the form of two squares of sides s1 = 3.8cm and s2 = 6 cm as shown. At time t = 0, the loop enters a region of length L = 18.6 cm that contains a uniform magnetic field B = 1.2 T, directed in the positive z-direction. The loop continues through the region with constant speed v = 40 cm/s. The resistance of the loop is R = 2.8 O.

At time t = t1 = 0.032 s, what is I1, the induced current in the loop? I1 is defined to be positive if it is in the counterclockwise direction.

Hint: The induced emf in the loop is not equal to the flux through the loop, but rather the time derivative of the flux through the loop.

Homework Equations


Velocity = distance/time
emf = -B.dA/dt

The Attempt at a Solution


total moving length =L+s1+s2=28.4cm

time=D/v= 28.4/40 =0.71s

At t=0.035s , the distance is 1.4 cm w
distance=velocity.time = 40.(0.035) = 1.4cm

this distance we can take as entering length of the loop.
For L=1.4cm, Area at time(dA/dt) = L*W = 1.4(3.8)cm^2 = 5.32*10^-4 m^2

e.m.f in the loop of this area:
e=-B.dA/dt=1.2*5.32*10^-4 v = 6.384 *10^-4 v
the induced current at this time i=e/R = 6.384*10^-4/2.8 (R=2.8 ohm given) = 0.228 mA

But, its not the correct answer> Help! What am I doing wrong?
 
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To do this problem, I know that we first have to find motional emf of the loop at time t =0.032 s? I also know that emf= BxvL where v is the velocity where L= velocity*time

But when I try to plug in numbers I'm getting a wrong answer.
emf= 1.2*.4*(.4*.032) = 0.006144 Volts
 

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