Magnetic Flux

Magnetic flux is calculated as the product of the average magnetic field and the perpendicular area penetrated by it.

Induced EMF

Faraday’s law shows that magnetic fields are produced by currents. When the switch is turned off, a magnetic field is made in the coil at the top of the iron ring. This magnetic field is then sent (or guided) to the coil at the bottom of the iron ring. Finally, the galvanometer is used to see any electricity in a separate coil at the bottom.

When the switch is turned off, the galvanometer senses a current in the coil at the bottom. It happens every time the button is turned off. As soon as the switch is turned on, the galvanometer picks up a current in the other direction. If the switch is off or on for a long time, there is no electricity going through the galvanometer. When you close and open the button, you start the current. When the magnetic field changes, there is a flow of electricity. The electromotive force (EMF) that makes it happen is more important than the current that moves. The wind is caused by an EMF caused by a change in the magnetic field, even if there is no way for the current to flow.

Magnetic Flux

It is the simplest example of an induced electric field, and it is the one inside a small circular conducting loop caused by a change in the magnetic field, and it is what causes the current to flow. When the magnetic field B changes, the induced electric field changes. It means that the geometric relationship between the loop and the magnetic field may also change over time. So you can change the shape of an electric current loop even when there is no magnetic field. This will make an electric field and a current. It’s called “magnetic flux” when the geometry and the magnetic field work together to describe the resulting electric field when either of them changes. It is the magnetic flux that passes through a plane figure in a magnetic field that is the same around the shape.

During electromagnetism, a subdiscipline of physics, the magnetic flux through a surface is a magnetic field (B) that passes through that surface that adds up to the magnetic flux on top of that surface. So it’s called Φ or ΦB. It’s called the Maxwell unit in the CGS, and the SI unit of magnetic flux is called the Weber unit (Wb).

Where B is the magnetic field’s magnitude (in Tesla, T units), A denotes the surface area, and θ is the angle formed by the magnetic field lines and the normal (perpendicular to A).

We first consider the magnetic flux dΦB for a changing magnetic field. 

The symbol for Magnetic Flux

  1. Depending on the context, magnetic flux is usually symbolised by the Greek letter Phi or the Phi suffix B, depending on the context.
  2. Magnetic flux is represented by the symbols Φ or ΦB.

The formula for Magnetic Flux

Φ B = ∬ B→.dA→

The following is the magnetic flux formula:

  1. The magnetic flux is represented by the symbol ΦB.
  2. The magnetic field is represented by the letter B.
  3. The area vector of the given surface area is denoted by the letter “A”.
  4. Magnetic Flux Unit is an abbreviation for Magnetic Flux Unit.

When measuring magnetic flux, a flux metre is typically used.

The following are the units of magnetic flux in both SI and CGS:

  • The Weber is the SI unit of magnetic flux (Wb).
  • Volt-seconds are the fundamental measurement unit.
  • Maxwell is the name of the CGS unit.

Magnetic Flux

Faraday’s most significant breakthrough came when he discovered a straightforward mathematical relationship that could explain a series of experiments he had undertaken on electromagnetic induction. As a result of his countless contributions to science, Faraday has come to be recognised as the most exemplary experimental scientist to have lived throughout the 19th century. However, before we begin to appreciate his work, it is crucial to comprehend the idea of magnetic flux, which plays a significant role in the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.

To compute the magnetic flux of a magnet or system of magnets, we must first consider the field-line picture of the magnet or system of magnets. Because of the uniformity of the magnetic field, the magnetic flux through a plane with area A that is placed in a uniform magnetic field of magnitude B may be calculated as the scalar product of the magnetic field and the plane’s area, where A is the plane’s area. In this case, the angle at which the field lines pass across the chosen surface area is essential. If the field lines cross the region at a glancing angle, that is, if the field lines intersect the room at a 90-degree angle,

  • A very low magnetic field flux is produced when an angle between the magnetic field vector and the area vector is almost equal to 90o. 
  • When the angle is equal to zero degrees, the resulting flux is maximum.

Faraday’s law

Faraday’s law of induction is a fundamental principle of electromagnetism that describes how a magnetic field interacts with an electric circuit to generate an electromotive force (EMF). It is the primary operating concept of transformers, inductors, and various electrical motors, generators, and solenoids.

Faraday’s tests established that the EMF generated by a change in magnetic flux is dependent on a few variables. To begin, EMF is proportional to the change in flux ΔΦ. Second, EMF is greatest when the time interval Δt changes the least—that is, EMF is inversely proportional to Δt. Finally, if a coil has N turns, an EMF N times larger than that of a single coil will be created, implying that EMF is exactly proportional to N. 

Summary: 

  • An electromotive force is caused by magnetic flux (or voltage) change.
  • The magnetic flux (commonly abbreviated as or B) that passes through a surface is a component of the magnetic field that passes through it.
  • Magnetic flux is stated in its most general form as  

Φ B = ∬ B ⋅ dA

Where, B is the magnetic field that passes through the surface and dA is a small surface area element. 

  • It is the sum of all the magnetic fields that pass through the dA elements of a minuscule area.
  • A vector with a magnitude equal to the area being considered and a direction perpendicular to the surface area.
  • A galvanometer is an analogue measuring instrument indicated by the letter G that measures current flow by detecting the deflection of a needle induced by a magnetic field force acting on a current-carrying wire.