Question:

A uniform but time-varying magnetic field B(t) exists in a circular region of radius a and is directed into the plane of the paper as shown. The magnitude of the induced electric field at point P at a distance r from the centre of the circular region

Updated On: Jul 27, 2022
  • is Zero
  • decreases as 1/r
  • increases ac r
  • decreases as $1/r^2$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

$\int E \cdot dI = \bigg| \frac{d\phi}{dt} \bigg| = S \bigg|\frac{dB}{dt} \bigg|$ or $\, \, \, \, \, \, \, E(2 \pi r) = \pi a^2 \bigg|\frac{dB}{dt} \bigg|$ $For \, r \ge a,$ $\therefore \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, E = \frac{a^2}{2r} \bigg|\frac{dB}{dt} \bigg|$ $\therefore $ Induced electric field $\propto 1 /r $ $For \, r \le a,$ $ \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, E(2\pi r) = \pi r^2 \bigg| \frac{dB}{dt} \bigg| $ or $ \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, E = \frac{r}{2} \bigg| \frac{dB}{dt} \bigg|$ ot $ \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, E \propto r$ $At \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, r = a , E = \frac{a}{2} \bigg| \frac{dB}{dt} \bigg|$ Therefore, variation of E with r (distance from centre) will be as follows:
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Concepts Used:

Lenz’s law

Lenz’s law states that the induced electromotive force with different polarities induces a current whose magnetic field opposes the change in magnetic flux through the loop in order to ensure that original flux is maintained through the loop when current flows in it.

It depends on the principle of conservation of energy and Newton’s third law. To determine the direction of the induced current is most convenient method . Induced current states that he direction of an induced current is always such as to oppose the change in the circuit or the magnetic field that produces it.

Lenz’s Law Formula

The Lenz’s Law is reflected in the formula of Faraday’s law. Here the negative sign is contributed from Lenz’s law. The expression is –

Where,