Let's tackle your questions one at a time, starting with the first one about the conducting square loop moving in a magnetic field.
Current Induced in a Moving Square Loop
When a conducting square loop of side length l and resistance r moves with a velocity v perpendicular to one of its sides in a magnetic field with induction B, an electromotive force (EMF) is induced in the loop due to electromagnetic induction. This phenomenon is described by Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
Understanding Faraday's Law
Faraday's law states that the induced EMF in a closed loop is equal to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the loop. The formula for induced EMF (ε) can be expressed as:
ε = -dΦ/dt
Where Φ is the magnetic flux given by:
Φ = B * A
Here, A is the area of the loop. For a square loop, the area is:
A = l²
Calculating the Induced EMF
As the loop moves with velocity v, the area that is effectively "cut" by the magnetic field changes. The rate of change of the area can be described as:
dA/dt = l * v
Thus, the induced EMF becomes:
ε = B * (l * v)
Finding the Current
Now, to find the current (I) flowing through the loop, we can use Ohm's law:
I = ε / r
Substituting the expression for EMF, we get:
I = (B * l * v) / r
This equation tells us that the current induced in the loop is directly proportional to the magnetic induction, the side length of the loop, and the velocity of the loop, while being inversely proportional to the resistance of the loop.
Voltage Reading on the Millivoltmeter
Now, let’s move on to your second question regarding the railway tracks and the millivoltmeter. When a train moves along insulated tracks, it can induce a voltage due to the motion through the Earth's magnetic field.
Understanding Induced Voltage in Tracks
The train moving at a speed of 180 km/h (which we can convert to meters per second for calculations) creates a situation where the motion of the train through the magnetic field induces a voltage across the tracks. The relevant formula for the induced voltage (V) can be derived from the same principles of electromagnetic induction:
V = B * l * v
Where:
- B is the magnetic field strength (horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field).
- l is the separation between the tracks (1 meter in this case).
- v is the speed of the train in meters per second.
Calculating the Speed
First, convert the speed of the train:
180 km/h = 180,000 meters / 3600 seconds = 50 m/s
Finding the Induced Voltage
Assuming the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is approximately 0.5 Gauss (which is equivalent to 0.00005 Tesla), we can substitute the values into the formula:
V = 0.00005 T * 1 m * 50 m/s = 0.0025 V = 2.5 mV
Thus, the reading on the millivoltmeter when the train passes would be approximately 2.5 mV.
In summary, the induced current in the square loop is given by I = (B * l * v) / r, while the voltage reading on the millivoltmeter when the train passes is approximately 2.5 mV. Both scenarios illustrate the fascinating principles of electromagnetic induction in action!