Does Higher emf Affect Electron Flow?

In summary, a higher emf implies a higher electric field strength in the wires of the circuit, causing a greater force on the free electrons and resulting in a higher mean drift speed. In practical terms, this means that a fan connected to a 9V battery will move faster than one connected to a 1.5V battery due to the increased current flow and resulting electromagnetic torque.
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shayaan_musta
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Hello experts!

Higher the emf of the battery implies that the higher the drift speed of the electrons or increase the flow time of electrons from the conductor?

Which one is true and how??
 
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Higher emf implies higher electric field strength in the wires of the circuit, so greater force on the free electrons urging them through the wires. So they will reach a higher mean drift speed (at which resistive collision forces balance the electric field forces). Can't, I'm afraid, understand your alternative, but I suspect that it's incorrect.

Hope this outline explanation helps.
 
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I mean,
let a battery of 9volt is connected to the toy fan and on the other hand a battery of 1.5volt is connected to the toy fan.

So which fan will move faster?

Will higher emf cause the speed of fan to increase or increase the moving time of the toy fan?
 
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The fan will turn faster on the 9V battery (or its motor will burn out!). [Can't see any mention of a fan in your first post...]
 
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Philip Wood said:
The fan will turn faster on the 9V battery (or its motor will burn out!).

But how will you justify this statement from practical point of view?
 
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I won't. I'll leave it to cleverer people – those, for example, who can interpret what you mean by 'a practical point of view'.
 
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Philip Wood said:
I won't. I'll leave it to cleverer people – those, for example, who can interpret what you mean by 'a practical point of view'.

I mean If someone asks you that on 9volt battery fan move faster than on 1.5volt battery, why? then what will be your answer?

Either more electrons move from 9volt battery to fan than 1.5volt battery or some else reason you would give in justification for your answer?
 
  • #8
The rate at which electrons flow round the circuit – your "from ... to" is a bit misleading – is increased (for reasons sketched in my first reply on this thread). So a larger current flows through the coils of the motor in the fan, so these (sitting as they are in a magnetic field) experience a greater torque, and the motor runs faster (until this electromagnetic torque is balanced by that from resistive forces).

Is this the sort of explanation you're looking for?
 
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Yeah.. Thanks a lot. Thread is solved now. :)
 

1. How does an increase in EMF affect electron flow?

An increase in EMF (electromotive force) can increase the rate of electron flow through a circuit. This is because EMF is the force that pushes electrons through a circuit, and a higher EMF means a stronger push on the electrons.

2. Does a higher EMF always result in a higher electron flow?

Not necessarily. While a higher EMF can increase the rate of electron flow, other factors such as resistance and the size of the circuit can also impact the overall flow of electrons.

3. What is the relationship between EMF and electron flow?

EMF is directly related to electron flow, as it is the force that causes electrons to move through a circuit. A higher EMF means a stronger push on the electrons, resulting in a higher rate of flow.

4. Can a higher EMF damage electronic devices?

Yes, a significantly higher EMF can potentially damage electronic devices. This is because too much EMF can cause an excess flow of electrons, leading to overheating and potential malfunction of the device.

5. How can one control EMF in a circuit?

EMF can be controlled by adjusting the voltage and resistance in a circuit. By altering these factors, the strength of the EMF can be regulated to ensure safe and efficient electron flow.

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