Question about magnetic induction

In summary: If there is no resistance present in the circuit the back emf will be larger than the supply emf.In summary, a current carrying wire in a magnetic field will experience a force (BIL) and an emf will be induced in the opposite direction, which will eventually equal the battery's emf. If there is resistance in the circuit, the back emf will be larger than the supply emf.
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hi everyone iam happy to join physics forums
i 'd like to ask a question about magnetic induction
if i have a current carrying wire(connected to a battery=V) of length (L)& of intensity (I) & perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field(B) then a force act on it (F=LIB)
so when it moves...if it changes the no. of magnetic field lines inside its circuit then it induces emf also a current which is oppostie to the one already passing in the circuit so the (F) decreases gradually until the induced emf become equal to the emf of the battery
so the final situation
Wire with no current (because of equilibrium that happened) moving with constant velocity...

is that right?...or i have missed something...
 
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welcome to pf!

hi max11011! welcome to pf! :smile:
max11011 said:
if i have a current carrying wire … perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field(B) then a force act on it (F=LIB)
so when it moves...if it changes the no. of magnetic field lines inside its circuit …

but why would it change the number of field lines (the magnetic flux)?

it's not rotating, and the field is uniform, so won't the lines cut ("cookie-cutter" style) stay the same? :confused:
 
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Max: Yopu have picked up on 2 effects here
1) When a current carrying wire is placed in a magnetic field it experiences a force (BIL)
this is the principle behind the electric motor.
2) When a conductor moves through a magnetic field an emf is induced that opposes the change producing it. In an electric motor this is known as a 'back emf'
In an ideal case, with no energy losses, the motor will reach a speed where the back emf = the applied emf.
This does not mean the current will be zero ! If there are no energy losses it is possible to have a current with no resultant emf !
 
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Thanks. ..tiny-tim for ur reply
but Although the field is uniform and no rotation...,the area of the circuit increases gradually so does the magnetic lines in the curcuit consequently...a current is indced.
The picture may make it more clear.

Thanks. ..truesearch...for ur reply...
so if the motor or the current carrying wire isn't ideal the back emf wouldn't equal forward emf.
 

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hi max11011! :wink:
max11011 said:
Thanks. ..tiny-tim for ur reply
but Although the field is uniform and no rotation...,the area of the circuit increases gradually so does the magnetic lines in the curcuit consequently...a current is indced.
The picture may make it more clear.

ah, yes, if the area is increasing :smile:

(btw, shouldn't "dots" be coming up towards us? :wink:)
 
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If there is resistance in the circuit then the back emf will equal the supply emf -Ir.
This is the simplest case to consider when there is resistance present
 

Related to Question about magnetic induction

1. What is magnetic induction?

Magnetic induction is the process by which a magnetic field is created in a material when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field. This can occur through the movement of a magnet or the flow of electric current.

2. How does magnetic induction work?

Magnetic induction works through the principle of electromagnetic induction, where a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor. This is due to the movement of charged particles within the material in response to the changing magnetic field.

3. What are some real-world applications of magnetic induction?

Magnetic induction has numerous applications, including generators and transformers in power plants, electric motors, and induction cooktops. It is also used in wireless charging technology and magnetic levitation trains.

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The strength of magnetic induction depends on several factors, including the strength of the external magnetic field, the speed at which the magnetic field changes, and the properties of the material being induced.

5. How is magnetic induction different from magnetic field?

Magnetic induction and magnetic field are related concepts, but they are not the same. While magnetic induction is the process of creating a magnetic field, magnetic field is a physical quantity that describes the strength and direction of a magnetic field at a particular point in space.

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