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An elliptical loop having resistance R, of semi major axis a , and semi minor axis b  is placed in a magnetic field as shown in the figure. If the loop is rotated about the x-axis with angular frequency ω, the average power loss in the loop due to Joule heating is :

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Options:
  • A π2a2b2B2ω22R
  • B zero
  • C πbBωR
  • D π2a2b2B2ω2R
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The correct answer is: π2a2b2B2ω22R

The expression for induced EMF in the rotating loop in uniform magnetic field is given by

ε=NABω cosωt

The average power loss

P=<ε2R>=<A2B2ω2cos2ωtR>

<cos2θ>=12

<P>=A2B2ω2R12

 <P>=π2a2b2B22Rω2

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