Derivation of Faraday's Law from the Lorentz Force Law

In summary, Faraday's Law of Induction and Ampere's Force Law are closely related as the Lorentz Force Law, which is derived from the Ampere's Force Law, is compatible with Faraday's Law. This relationship is shown through equations involving magnetic flux density, charge density, cross-sectional area, length, potential difference, and magnetic flux. The connection between these two laws is further explained in Wikipedia and can be explored in more detail through references 22, 23, and 24. Additionally, it is important to consider both motion and flux change when calculating the induced emf, as demonstrated through the example of a Faraday disk.
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Someone asked me how Faraday's Law of Induction and Ampere's Force Law, both which form part of Maxwell's Equations, are related.

Ampere's Force Law is derived from the Lorentz Force Law. They are entirely compatible with Faraday's Law of Induction. Here's how...The Lorentz Force Law states:

[tex]F_B=Bq \times v[/tex]

[tex]B[/tex] Magnetic flux Density

[tex]q[/tex] Magnitude of charge

[tex]v[/tex] Velocity of charge

[tex]q=ALρ_q[/tex] [tex] \frac{dq}{dt}=Ap_q. \frac{dL}{dt} [/tex]

[tex]ρ_q[/tex] Charge density

[tex]A[/tex] Cross-sectional area

[tex]L[/tex] Length
[tex]v=\frac{dL}{dt}[/tex]
[tex]∴F_B=\frac{dL}{dt} \times B.ALρ_q=Ap_q. \frac{dL}{dt}×BL[/tex]
[tex]F_B=\frac{dq}{dt}×BL[/tex][tex]V=\frac{dW}{dq}[/tex]

[tex]V[/tex] Potential Difference

[tex]W [/tex] Work done

[tex]x[/tex] Perpendicular displacement[tex]W=∫F_B .dx=∫\frac{dq}{dt}×BL .dx[/tex]

[tex]W=∫BL\frac{dx}{dt} .dq[/tex]

[tex]∴V=BL\frac{dx}{dt}[/tex]
[tex]BLx=\phi[/tex]

[tex]\phi[/tex] Magnetic Flux DensityAssuming B and L to be invariant:

[tex]BL\frac{dx}{dt}=\frac{d\phi}{dt}[/tex]

[tex]∴V=\frac{d\phi}{dt}[/tex]
A very crappy derivation, but it's the best possible way to show the direct connection between the two formulas.
 
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Hope I haven't made any mistakes. :blushing:
 
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This page on wikipedia also has a derivation of this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday's_law_of_induction

And it has references 22,23,24 that might give details on the derivation. I am interested in this myself, so I'll probably check them out too :)
 
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Are you familiar with the fact that the emf induced comes from two parts one is the motion part which you are counting and the other is flux change(both are different).think about faraday disk and see how will you apply flux rule to count for emf.
 
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Well flux change is due to motion as well.
 

FAQ: Derivation of Faraday's Law from the Lorentz Force Law

What is Faraday's Law?

Faraday's Law is a fundamental principle in electromagnetism that states that the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a closed loop is directly proportional to the rate of change of the magnetic flux through the loop. In simpler terms, it describes the relationship between a changing magnetic field and the resulting electric field.

What is the Lorentz Force Law?

The Lorentz Force Law describes the force exerted on a charged particle moving in an electric and magnetic field. It states that the force is equal to the charge of the particle multiplied by the vector sum of the electric and magnetic fields at the particle's location.

How is Faraday's Law derived from the Lorentz Force Law?

Faraday's Law can be derived from the Lorentz Force Law by considering a closed loop of conducting material moving in a magnetic field. The Lorentz Force Law can be used to calculate the force on each charge within the loop, and the sum of these forces is equal to the induced EMF. By equating this to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop, Faraday's Law can be derived.

What are some real-world applications of Faraday's Law?

Faraday's Law has many practical applications, including generators, motors, transformers, and induction cooktops. It is also fundamental to the functioning of many electronic devices, such as speakers, headphones, and microphones.

Are there any limitations or exceptions to Faraday's Law?

Faraday's Law is a general principle that holds true in most situations. However, there are some limitations and exceptions, such as in cases of non-uniform magnetic fields or when the conducting material is moving at relativistic speeds. Additionally, Faraday's Law only applies to a closed loop, and it does not account for factors such as resistance and self-inductance.

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