Question

Define mutual inductance of a pair of coils and write on which factors does it depend. A square loop of side 20 cm is initially kept 30 cm away from a region of uniform magnetic field of 0.1 T as shown in the figure. It is then moved towards the right with a velocity of 10 cm s^-1 till it goes out of the field. Plot a graph showing the variation of

(i) magnetic flux (ϕ) through the loop with time 

(ii) induced emf (ε) in the loop with time t.

(iii) induced current in the loop if it has resistance of 0.1 Ω.

Answer 1

Mutual Inductance : The mutual inductance, of a pair of coils, equals the magnetic flux linked with one of them due to a unit current in the other.

Alternatively, 

The mutual inductance, of a pair of coils, equals the emf induced in one of them when the rate of change of current in the other is unity.

Factors affecting the mutual inductance of a pair of coils :

(i) The sizes of the two coils

(ii) The shape of the two coils

(iii) The distance of separation between the two coils

(iv) The nature of the medium between the two coils.

(v) The relative orientation of the two coils.