Calculating Average Induced EMF in a Rotating Coil

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The discussion revolves around calculating the average induced electromotive force (emf) in a rotating coil of wire with specific parameters. The coil, initially aligned with a magnetic field, is rotated, and the average induced emf is calculated using the formula emf = -ΔΦB/Δt. The calculations yield an emf of 0.18 V, which some participants dispute, suggesting potential errors in the problem statement or answer keys. Confusion arises regarding discrepancies in the expected answer, with one participant asserting their calculation resulted in 0.27 V instead. Ultimately, the accuracy of the answer key is questioned, highlighting ongoing issues with reliability in provided solutions.
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Homework Statement



A flat coil of wire has an area of 0.010 m2and contains 100 turns. Initially the coil is oriented so that the normal to its surface is parallel to a downward constant magnetic field of 0.2 T. The coil is then rotated clockwise through an angle of 30oin a time of 0.10 s. What is the average induced emf? (Note: the initial emf is zero)

a. 0.50 V

b. 0.45 V

*c. 0.18 V

d. 0.25 V

Homework Equations



emf=-Δ\PhiB/Δt
\PhiB=N*ABcos(θ)

The Attempt at a Solution


emf=-Δ\PhiB/Δt
emf=-N*AB(cos(θ1)-cos(θ2))/Δt
emf=-100*0.01m2*.2T(cos(0)-cos(30))/.1s
emf=2.7x10-2V

the answer appears to be .18V...can someone tell me why is this? thanks!
 
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Hey!

Nope. I can't tell you why that is.
Btw, he answer I get is emf=0.27V, so it seems to me you made a mistake with the power of 10.

In other words IMHO your answer key is wrong!
The right answer isn't even in there.
Is it possible you made a typo when typing down the problem statement?

Anyway, I believe we've given you an answer like this one a couple of times before.
Where do you get your answers?
 
Hey!
yeah, my answer keys seem to be wrong a lot this is were I study from http://www.montereyinstitute.org/courses/AP%20Physics%20B%20II/nroc%20prototype%20files/coursestartc.html but some answer keys I find here http://bodweb02.bishopodowd.org/UCCP/APPhysicsCII/course%20files/
 
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So where's this one and its "answer"?
 
on the first link unit 3>>chapter 14>>lesson 41>> assessments >>answer key >>question 7
 
Yep. I see it.
And still no clue why the answer would be wrong.
 
Oh well :/
 

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