A coil moves into a magnetic field

In summary, a coil with 1850 loops and a resistance of 45,0Ω is inserted into an electric circuit with an area of 4,70⋅10^(-4) m^(2). The coil moves from a region with no magnetic field to a region where the normal to the coil stays parallel to the magnetic field. The induced charge into the circuit is 8,87⋅10^(-3) C. Using Faraday's law and Ohm's law, the intensity of the magnetic field can be calculated by finding the flux of the magnetic field, which is equal to B⋅A, and using the relation between current and total charge that flows. Further information is needed to
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Homework Statement


A coil, made up of 1850 loops, is inserted in an electric circuit and has a resistance of 45,0Ω. The area of each loop is 4,70⋅10^(-4) m^(2). The coil moves from a region where there's no magnetic field, to a region where the magnetic field is present. The normal to the coil stays parallel to the magnetic field. The induced charge that flows into the circuit is 8,87⋅10^(-3) C. Find the intensity of the magnetic field.

Number of loops: 1850
Resistance: 45,0Ω
Area of a loop: 4,70⋅10^(-4) m^(2)
Induced charge: 8,87⋅10^(-3) C


2. Homework Equations

magnetic field in the centre of a coil B= N⋅μ⋅i / (2⋅R)
Faraday-Neumann law ΔV = - Δφ/ Δt



The Attempt at a Solution


I thought about finding the intensity of the magnetic field by using the Faraday-Neumann law, since the flux of a magnetic field is equal to φ= B⋅A, and the problem gives us the area of a loop. Then, in fact, I would try to find ΔV and Δt so that I could get B, but I don't know how to proceed to find neither of them. I thought about using the first Ohm law to find ΔV, since the problem gives us the resistance of the coil, but it doesn't give us the current. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
 
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You are on the right track with Faraday's law and Ohm's law. (The formula for the field at the center of a coil is not relevant here.) Can you write out Faraday's law explicitly in terms of the number of turns, the field, the area, and the time interval?

As a suggestion, you might think about the relation between the current and the total charge that flows.
 
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Related to A coil moves into a magnetic field

1. How does a coil move in a magnetic field?

When a coil is placed in a magnetic field, it will experience a force due to the interaction between the magnetic field and the electric current running through the coil. This force causes the coil to move in a circular motion, with the direction of the movement depending on the direction of the current and the orientation of the magnetic field.

2. What causes the coil to move in a magnetic field?

The movement of the coil is caused by the Lorentz force, which is the force exerted on a charged particle when it moves through a magnetic field. In the case of a coil, the force is exerted on the individual electrons in the wire, causing them to move and creating a net force on the entire coil.

3. Why does the coil move faster in a stronger magnetic field?

The strength of the magnetic field directly affects the strength of the Lorentz force acting on the coil. A stronger magnetic field will result in a greater force on the electrons in the coil, causing them to move faster and thus increasing the speed of the coil's movement.

4. Can the coil move in a magnetic field without an electric current?

No, the coil will not experience any movement in a magnetic field without an electric current flowing through it. The Lorentz force is dependent on the interaction between the magnetic field and the electric current, so without a current, there is no force to cause the coil to move.

5. What are some real-life applications of a coil moving in a magnetic field?

One common application is in electric motors, where the rotation of a coil in a magnetic field is used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. This principle is also used in generators, where the motion of a coil in a magnetic field is used to generate electricity. Other applications include loudspeakers, inductive sensors, and MRI machines.

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