Calculating Flux Linkage in a Rotating Rectangular Coil

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The discussion revolves around calculating the change in flux linkage for a rotating rectangular coil in a magnetic field. The coil measures 2cm x 3cm, has 60 turns of wire, and is subjected to a magnetic flux density of 0.30T while being rotated through 90 degrees.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula for magnetic flux and calculates the initial and final flux linkage. Questions arise regarding the inclusion of the number of turns in the calculation and the significance of the sign in the result.

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Participants are engaging in clarifying the original poster's reasoning and emphasizing the importance of including the number of turns in the flux linkage calculation. There is acknowledgment of the need for units in the final answer, and a link to additional resources has been shared for further exploration.

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The original poster notes that the problem consists of two parts, with the current focus on the change in flux linkage. There is an indication that a diagram is provided to illustrate the coil's orientation relative to the magnetic field.

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1. A flat rectangular coil measuring 2cm x 3cm and having 60 tuns of wire is turned through 90 degrees in 0.2s. The flux density of the magnetic field is 0.30T. Please note that a diagram is also provided - basically the coil is first perpendicular to the field, then it's rotated so as to become parallel. (Note that there are two parts for this question - the part I'm having problem with requires to find the change of flux linkage)
I don't know which formula/e I should have used, although given the dimensions, I guessed I would have to use [itex]\vartheta[/itex] = BA
3. Since at first, the flux linkage is maximum, and when rotated the linkage is minimum (0), I was tempted to use [itex]\vartheta[/itex] = BA [initial] - BA [final, where B = 0]
Therefore: [itex]\vartheta[/itex] = 0.3 * 0.02 * 0.03 = 1.8 x 10-4Wb
Now, my question is - is my reasoning correct? Thanks in advance!
 
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Basically, you have the right reasoning. But the definition of flux linkage includes the number of turns of wire.

You might also need to consider the sign of the answer to indicate whether there was an increase or decrease in flux linkage.

And, of course, you should include units with your answer.
 
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Thanks a lot for your answer :)

Yeah, sorry - I forgot the units. What should I do with the number of turns of the wire?
 
Thanks, didn't notice the hyperlink in the first reply :)
 

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