Calculating Average Induced EMF in a Rotating Coil

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The problem involves calculating the average induced electromotive force (emf) in a flat coil of wire that is rotated in a magnetic field. The coil has specific dimensions and is subjected to a magnetic field of a given strength, with the task of determining the induced emf after a certain rotation.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula for induced emf using the change in magnetic flux. Some participants question the calculations and suggest there may be errors in the original poster's approach or the provided answer key.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem and questioning the accuracy of the answer key. There is no explicit consensus on the correct answer, and some participants express skepticism about the provided solutions.

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Participants note discrepancies in answer keys from different sources, indicating potential confusion regarding the problem statement or calculations. There is also mention of previous similar discussions, suggesting a recurring issue with the answer keys used by the original poster.

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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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