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A rectangular loop of wire with sides 0.142 and 0.516 m lies in a plane perpendi

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Question

A rectangular loop of wire with sides 0.142 and 0.516 m lies in a plane perpendicular to a constant magnetic field (see part a of the drawing). The magnetic field has a magnitude of 0.789 T and is directed parallel to the normal of the loop's surface. In a time of 0.160 s, one-half of the loop is then folded back onto the other half, as indicated in part b of the drawing. Determine the magnitude of the average emf induced in the loop.

A rectangular loop of wire with sides 0.142 and 0.516 m lies in a plane perpendicular to a constant magnetic field (see part a of the drawing). The magnetic field has a magnitude of 0.789 T and is directed parallel to the normal of the loop's surface. In a time of 0.160 s, one-half of the loop is then folded back onto the other half, as indicated in part b of the drawing. Determine the magnitude of the average emf induced in the loop.

Explanation / Answer

A1 = A = 0.142*0.516 = 0.073272


A2 = A1/2

dA = A2-A1 = A/2 = 0.036636
dt = 0.16 s


emf = (d/dt)flux

emf = (d/dt)*(B*A*cos0)

emf = B*dA/dt

emf = 0.789*0.036636/0.16


emf = 0.18 v