Faraday's Law problem involving selenoid.

In summary, the professor demonstrated Faraday's Law using a 75-turn coil of radius 35mm and a spatially uniform magnetic field. By increasing the magnitude of the field from 18mT to 43mT in 240ms, the induced emf in the coil was calculated to be 0.0301 volts using the formula ε = NΔΦ/Δt, with ΔΦ = A(43mT-18mT) and A = pi*r^2. It was found that the error in the calculation was due to A being entered as pi*r instead of pi*r^2.
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Homework Statement


Professor K brings a 75-turn coil of radius 35mm into class for a demonstration of Faraday's Law. He applies a spatially uniform magnetic field parallel to the axis of the coil with a magnet. By moving the magnet closer to the coil, he increases the magnitude of the field at a constant rate from 18mT to 43mT in 240ms. The coil has a resistance of 15milli Ohms (this piece of information is for two more parts which I know how to obtain easily).

Using Faraday's Law, derive a formula for the induced emf in the coil and use it to calculate the numerical value of the induce emf.

Homework Equations


ε = NΔΦ/Δt (while this is not the general form, it's the form which will apply here since the concern is with magnitude.)
Φ = BA

The Attempt at a Solution


First I drew my diagram. I drew the coil as basically a cylinder. I drew the magnetic field parallel to the cylinder (so it would be going up) while the induced current would be in the opposite direction (down). This could very well be my mistake, but I'm not sure.

I'm thinking using the values of B = 43mT and B = 18mT, find ΔΦ = A(43mT-18mT) = A25mT.
Δt is obviously 0.240s. However I don't know what A should be in this problem.
If A is pi*r^2, the answer does not come out correct.

The answer is ε = 0.0301 volts. Is this an error on my end or the professor's? This is an answer for a practice exam for the final exam.

Thanks.
 
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Looks like you forgot about N ;-)
 
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Oh wow, I had the correct method and approach. It turns out when I performed the calculation I entered A = pi*r instead of pi*r^2. Gew, thanks.
 

FAQ: Faraday's Law problem involving selenoid.

What is Faraday's Law and how does it apply to a solenoid?

Faraday's Law is a fundamental principle in electromagnetism that states that a changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor. This principle applies to a solenoid, which is a coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.

How does the number of turns in a solenoid affect the induced EMF?

The number of turns in a solenoid directly affects the strength of the magnetic field it produces. Therefore, a solenoid with more turns will have a stronger induced EMF than a solenoid with fewer turns, assuming all other factors (such as the current and magnetic field strength) remain constant.

What is the relationship between the rate of change of magnetic flux and the induced EMF in a solenoid?

According to Faraday's Law, the induced EMF in a solenoid is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the solenoid. This means that the greater the change in magnetic flux, the greater the induced EMF will be.

How can Lenz's Law be used to determine the direction of the induced current in a solenoid?

Lenz's Law is a corollary to Faraday's Law and states that the direction of the induced current will be such that it opposes the change in magnetic flux. This means that the induced current will flow in the opposite direction of the change in magnetic flux, and can be determined by using the right-hand rule.

How can Faraday's Law be applied to practical problems involving solenoids?

Faraday's Law can be used to solve a variety of problems involving solenoids, such as calculating the induced EMF or current in a solenoid, determining the required number of turns to produce a specific magnetic field strength, or predicting the behavior of a solenoid in different situations. It is an essential tool for understanding and manipulating electromagnetic phenomena in real-world applications.

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