Faraday’s Law – A Question on Electromagnetic Induction

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Faraday's law states that $$\varepsilon=-\frac{d{\phi}}{dt}$$ where $\phi$ is the magnetic flux and $\varepsilon$ is the induced emf.

If the object is symmetric, it's easy to determine across which points the emf is induced. However, if I had a charged unsymmetric object like a scalene triangle, across which points is the emf induced?

The below diagram is just for reference

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I think that, if the principle of superposition works here, the emf is induced across each rod, and then we calculuate the effective emf, using the laws for batteries in series and parallel. Am I right? If so, how would this work if the circuit had no resistance and the emf across the top branch (in my picture) is not equal to the emf in the bottom branch?

Best Answer

The induced current in your triangular conductor would be the same as in a circle of the same area if $\Phi$ changes in this area. Thats what the law says, since $\Phi=B\cdot A$, so $\frac{d \phi}{dt}=A\cdot\frac{dB}{dt}$

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