Calculating EMF from a Rotating Coil: Max & Avg Values

In summary, the dynamo's rotating coil with 500 loops and an area of 2.5x10-4 m2 produces a maximum emf of ~2.51V when rotated at a frequency of 8Hz. According to Lenz's law, the emf is equal to the time rate of change of magnetic flux. This can be calculated using the angular frequency, which is 16π as the coil rotates 8 times per second. To find the average emf, divide the maximum value by √2.
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On a particular dynamo, the rotating coil has 500 loops, each of area 2.5x10-4 m2. The magnetic field can assumed to uniform and of magnitude 0.400T. When the bicycle is ridden at a particular speed, the coil rotates with a frequency of 8Hz. What is the maximum emf produced? What is the average emf produced?

Ok. According to lenz's law, the emf is equal to the time rate of change of magnetic flux.

[tex]
\left| \varepsilon \right| = \frac{{d\Phi }}{{dt}} = \frac{d}{{dt}}(NAB\sin \theta ) = \frac{{d\theta }}{{dt}}NAB\cos \theta
[/tex]

I am told that it rotates 8 times per second, which is means that the angular frequency is given by:

[tex]
\frac{{d\theta }}{{dt}} = 16\pi
[/tex]

Therefore, the EMF is given by:
[tex]
\left| \varepsilon \right| = 0.8\pi \cos \theta
[/tex]

The maximum value of [tex]cos\theta[/tex] is 1, therefore the maximum EMF is ~2.51V. Is that correct? Also, how should i go about finding the average? Just divide it by [tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex]?

Thanks in advance,
Dan.
 
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Looks right to me. yup divide the peak by sqrt(2).
 
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Ah alright. Thanks for the quick reply :smile:
 

1. How do you calculate the EMF of a rotating coil?

The EMF (electromotive force) of a rotating coil can be calculated using the equation: E = BANw, where B is the magnetic field strength, A is the area of the coil, N is the number of turns in the coil, and w is the angular velocity of the rotation.

2. What are the maximum and average values of EMF in a rotating coil?

The maximum EMF value occurs when the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field, and the average EMF value is half of the maximum value. This is due to the sinusoidal nature of the EMF waveform.

3. How does the number of turns in a coil affect the EMF?

The number of turns in a coil is directly proportional to the EMF. This means that as the number of turns increases, the EMF also increases.

4. Can the EMF of a rotating coil be negative?

Yes, the EMF of a rotating coil can be negative. This occurs when the direction of the magnetic field or the direction of rotation is opposite to the direction of the EMF. This can also happen if the coil is rotating in a non-uniform magnetic field.

5. What other factors can affect the EMF of a rotating coil?

Aside from the magnetic field strength, area of the coil, number of turns, and angular velocity, the resistance of the coil and the angle between the coil and the magnetic field can also affect the EMF. The resistance of the coil can cause a voltage drop, while the angle between the coil and the magnetic field can change the effective area of the coil and therefore affect the EMF.

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