Wire loop placed in B field which is decreasing uniformly

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The problem involves a wire loop placed in a magnetic field that is decreasing uniformly. The loop has a specific area, number of turns, and resistance, and the task is to determine the initial magnetic field strength based on the charge that passes through the loop as the field is turned off.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between electromotive force (Emf) and magnetic flux, considering the implications of a linearly decreasing magnetic field. There is exploration of Ohm's law in relation to the problem, and questions arise about the relationship between current and charge flow.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the problem, offering insights and clarifications regarding the relationships between variables. There is recognition of a misunderstanding regarding the distinction between charge and current, leading to further exploration of the equations involved.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the absence of specific equations in the original post and the need to clarify the relationship between charge, current, and the parameters of the loop. The discussion reflects an ongoing examination of the assumptions and definitions relevant to the problem.

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Homework Statement


A wire loop of area 2·0×10−4 m2
contains 40 turns, and has a total resistance of
40Ω. The plane of the loop is perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of magnitude
B0. The magnetic field is now turned off such that the flux through the loop drops
linearly to zero. A total charge 4·0 ×10−6 C passes around the loop. Determine B0.


Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


Ok so I think that
Emf=-N\frac{d\Phi}{dt}
but it says that the field drops linearly so that just becomes
Emf=-NA\frac{\Delta B}{\Delta t}

Also Emf=IR

So from this I equated the two but I will just end up with an expression for B0 dependent on t, and I'm not sure if this is what is wanted. I'm unsure about my use of Ohm's law here too. Thanks in advance, any help at all would be great.
 
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You need one more idea: What is the relationship between the current and the total mount of charge that flows?
 
Current is the rate of flow of charge. So could I say from this that
B=IR/NA? Because I'll have a rate on either side of my equation?
 
When you set your two expressions for Emf equal to each other and solve for ΔB, what expression do you get for ΔB?
 
Oh right I see, misread the question, didn't realize that it was charge not current. So you can write ΔB=QR/NA. Thanks very much!
 

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