Area perpendicular to a magnetic field from Faradays Law

In summary, the conversation is about the calculation of voltage for an axial flux generator with a permanent magnet rotor. The question is whether the "Area perpendicular to the magnetic field" would be the area that the wire in the stator occupies, or the same size as the area of the permanent magnet. It is clarified that the area can be anything, depending on what is being calculated. Another person provides a link to an explanation of Faraday's Law and states that the voltage is determined by the magnetic flux enclosed by the turns. A reminder is given to brush up on magnetic units.
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jearls74
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Hello Everyone,

I have a question concerning the "Area perpendicular to the magnetic field".

If the field was produced by a permanent magnet, would the "Area perpendicular to

the magnetic field" be the same size as the Area of the permanent magnet?
 
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  • #2
jearls74 said:
Hello Everyone,

I have a question concerning the "Area perpendicular to the magnetic field".

If the field was produced by a permanent magnet, would the "Area perpendicular to

the magnetic field" be the same size as the Area of the permanent magnet?

The area can be anything you want. It just depends on what you are trying to find. Can you provide more context to your question?
 
  • #3
When calculating voltage for an axial flux generator with a permanent magnet rotor,

would the "Area perpendicular to the magnetic field" be the Area that the wire in the stator

occupies, or would the "Area perpendicular to the magnetic field" be the same size as the

Area of the permanent magnet? I believe the " Area perpendicular to the magnetic field" is

is Area of the permanent magnet that the field is coming from and not the Area of the stator

that the wire occupies but i need someone that knows more about Faradays Law to tell me

if I am right or not?
 
  • #4
Check out this Faraday's Law explanation.

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  • #5
Nice job Don ! Great link, and scholarly...

The voltage is determined by the magnetic flux enclosed by your turns... Well,,, Actually by rate of change of that flux...
Probably there's several different ways to calculate that.

@ original poster:
Brush up on your magnetic units.
One weber per second will cause one volt in one turn whatever its area. You'll have to adapt that to whatever geometry and units you are given.


old jim
 

1. What is the Area Perpendicular to a Magnetic Field?

The area perpendicular to a magnetic field is the surface area that is perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field lines. This means that the area is at a right angle to the direction of the magnetic field, creating a 90-degree angle between the area and the field.

2. How is the Area Perpendicular to a Magnetic Field Related to Faraday's Law?

According to Faraday's Law of Induction, the induced electromotive force in a closed circuit is equal to the rate of change of the magnetic flux through the area enclosed by the circuit. This means that the area perpendicular to the magnetic field plays a crucial role in determining the magnitude of the induced EMF.

3. Why is the Area Perpendicular to a Magnetic Field Important in Electromagnetism?

The area perpendicular to a magnetic field is important in electromagnetism because it determines the strength of the induced EMF and the resulting current in a closed circuit. This relationship is fundamental in understanding how electric generators and motors work, as well as many other electromechanical devices.

4. How Does the Orientation of the Area Perpendicular to a Magnetic Field Affect Faraday's Law?

The orientation of the area perpendicular to a magnetic field is crucial in determining the direction of the induced EMF. If the area is parallel to the magnetic field, there will be no change in flux and no induced EMF. However, if the area is perpendicular to the field, there will be a maximum change in flux and a maximum induced EMF.

5. Can the Area Perpendicular to a Magnetic Field Change?

Yes, the area perpendicular to a magnetic field can change. If the area is part of a closed circuit, it can be moved or rotated, causing a change in the magnetic flux through the area. This change in flux will result in an induced EMF according to Faraday's Law. However, if the area is not part of a closed circuit, it cannot change and will not affect the induced EMF.

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