Math Problem Statement

An emf is induced in a conducting loop of wire 1.34 m long as its shape is changed from square to circular. Find the average magnitude of the induced emf if the change in shape occurs in 0.155 s and the local 0.457-T magnetic field is perpendicular to the plane of the loop.

Solution

We can solve this problem using Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction. Faraday’s Law states that the induced electromotive force (emf) in a closed loop is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop.

The formula for the induced emf is:

emf=ΔΦBΔt\text{emf} = \left|\frac{\Delta \Phi_B}{\Delta t}\right|

where:

  • ΦB=BA\Phi_B = B \cdot A is the magnetic flux, BB is the magnetic field, and AA is the area of the loop.
  • ΔΦB\Delta \Phi_B is the change in magnetic flux.
  • Δt\Delta t is the time interval over which the change occurs.

Given dataWe can solve this problem using Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction. Faraday’s Law states that the induced electromotive force (emf) in a closed loop is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop.

The formula for the induced emf is:

emf=ΔΦBΔt\text{emf} = \left|\frac{\Delta \Phi_B}{\Delta t}\right|

where:

  • ΦB=BA\Phi_B = B \cdot A is the magnetic flux, BB is the magnetic field, and AA is the area of the loop.
  • ΔΦB\Delta \Phi_B is the change in magnetic flux.
  • Δt\Delta t is the time interval over which the change occurs.

Given

  • Length of wire L=1.34mL = 1.34 \, \text{m}
  • Magnetic field B=0.457TB = 0.457 \, \text{T}
  • Time interval Δt=0.155s\Delta t = 0.155 \, \text{s}

Step 1: Calculate the area of the square loop

For a square loop, the perimeter is equal to the length of the wire. The perimeter of the square is 4s4s, where ss is the length of one side of the square.

4s=L    s=L4=1.34m4=0.335m4s = L \implies s = \frac{L}{4} = \frac{1.34 \, \text{m}}{4} = 0.335 \, \text{m}

The area of the square AsquareA_{\text{square}} is:

Asquare=s2=(0.335m)2=0.112225m2A_{\text{square}} = s^2 = (0.335 \, \text{m})^2 = 0.112225 \, \text{m}^2

Step 2: Calculate the area of the circular loop

The same wire forms a circular loop with circumference C=LC = L. The circumference of a circle is 2πr2\pi r, where rr is the radius of the circle.

2πr=L    r=L2π=1.34m2π0.213m2\pi r = L \implies r = \frac{L}{2\pi} = \frac{1.34 \, \text{m}}{2\pi} \approx 0.213 \, \text{m}

The area of the circular loop AcircleA_{\text{circle}} is:

Acircle=πr2=π(0.213m)20.1425m2A_{\text{circle}} = \pi r^2 = \pi (0.213 \, \text{m})^2 \approx 0.1425 \, \text{m}^2

Step 3: Calculate the change in area

ΔA=AcircleAsquare=0.1425m20.112225m2=0.030275m2\Delta A = A_{\text{circle}} - A_{\text{square}} = 0.1425 \, \text{m}^2 - 0.112225 \, \text{m}^2 = 0.030275 \, \text{m}^2

Step 4: Calculate the change in magnetic flux

Since the magnetic field is perpendicular to the loop, the change in magnetic flux is:

ΔΦB=BΔA=0.457T0.030275m20.01384Wb\Delta \Phi_B = B \cdot \Delta A = 0.457 \, \text{T} \cdot 0.030275 \, \text{m}^2 \approx 0.01384 \, \text{Wb}

Step 5: Calculate the induced emf

Now, using Faraday's Law:

emf=ΔΦBΔt=0.01384Wb0.155s0.0893V\text{emf} = \left|\frac{\Delta \Phi_B}{\Delta t}\right| = \frac{0.01384 \, \text{Wb}}{0.155 \, \text{s}} \approx 0.0893 \, \text{V}

Final Answer:

The average magnitude of the induced emf is approximately 0.0893 V.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the induced emf change if the magnetic field were doubled?
  2. What would happen to the emf if the shape change took twice as long?
  3. How does the direction of the magnetic field affect the induced emf?
  4. How would the emf change if the loop remained square but the magnetic field strength changed?
  5. Can the induced emf be zero under certain conditions?

Tip: The faster the change in magnetic flux (smaller Δt\Delta t), the larger the induced emf will be.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electromagnetic Induction
Geometry
Calculus (Rates of Change)

Formulas

emf = |ΔΦB / Δt|
ΦB = B ⋅ A
Area of a square = s^2
Area of a circle = πr^2
Circumference of a circle = 2πr

Theorems

Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12