Factors determining the sensitivity of a galvanometer

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The sensitivity of a galvanometer connected to a solenoid is influenced by several key factors: the rate of change of magnetic flux, the number of turns of the solenoid, the resistance of the solenoid, and the sensitivity of the galvanometer itself. The induced electromotive force (emf) can be calculated using the equation emf (induced) = -N ΔΦ/Δt. Additionally, the direction of the magnet's motion affects the galvanometer's deflection, with specific outcomes depending on whether the magnet is pushed in or pulled out of the solenoid.

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Homework Statement


A galvanometer is connected to a solenoid, and there is a magnet bar entering the solenoid to induce an emf. What factors determine the displacement of the pointer of the galvanometer?

Homework Equations


emf (induced) = -N ΔΦ/ Δt
sensitivity of the galvanometer = θ/i

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That might be an easy question, but my textbook doesn't give me the answer and I would like to make sure of my solution.
When I read the question I though in various factor:
1. The rate of change of magnetic flux.
2. The number of turns of the solenoid.
3. The resistance of the solenoid.
4. The sensitivity of the galvanometer.
I just don't know how to pick the suitable factors to put in my exam, and the most convenient ones for the case mentioned above, i.e. a magnetic bar entering the solenoid to induce an emf.
So what is the best answer to the question?
 
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Asmaa Mohammad said:
The rate of change of magnetic flux
Or the speed of the magnet. It is measurable.
Asmaa Mohammad said:
2. The number of turns of the solenoid.
3. The resistance of the solenoid.
4. The sensitivity of the galvanometer.
..and the resistance of the galvanometer.
 
cnh1995 said:
Or the speed of the magnet. It is measurable.

..and the resistance of the galvanometer.
All of them are appropriate?
 
You could add the direction of the magnet's motion. Which direction will the galvanometer deflect if the magnet is (1) pushed in, and (2) pulled out? What about the direction of leaving the solenoid in each directon?
 
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Asmaa Mohammad said:
All of them are appropriate?
Yes.
Asmaa Mohammad said:
The number of turns of the solenoid.
Or the inductance of the solenoid. It includes all the physical parameters like number of turns, area, length, permeability etc.
 
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