Why Does the Trigonometric Function in the FEM Calculation Differ?

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The forum discussion focuses on the calculation of the induced electromotive force (EMF) in a coil rotating around the y-axis within a solenoid. The original poster (OP) presents their formula for EMF as $$\epsilon = -\dot \phi = \mu n I \pi r^2 N w sin(\theta = wt)$$, while the reference answer states it should be $$\mu n I \pi r^2 N w cos(\theta = wt)$$. The discrepancy arises from differing definitions of the angle variable ##\theta##, which affects the trigonometric function used in the calculations. Clarification on the solenoid's symmetry axis and the OP's understanding of the angle is essential for resolving the confusion.

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I need to find the FEM induced in a coil that rotates around the y-axis and is inside a solenoid. The coil starts in the plane yz
##r## is the radius of the coil
##n## is the number of spiral by length of the solenoid.
##N## is the number of turns of the coil
##w## is the angular velocity that the coils rotate.
##I## is the current passing through the solenoid

I just thought this:
$$\phi = \langle B,A \rangle = \mu n I \pi r^2 N cos(\theta = wt)$$
$$ \epsilon = -\dot \phi = \mu n I \pi r^2 N w sin(\theta = wt)$$

This is a simple exercise. But i can't see why my answer is wrong. That is, the answer provided by the list is ## \mu n I \pi r^2 N w cos(\theta = wt)##. The trignometric function is different. My answer says that at t=0 the induced FEM is zero, the other says it is maximum.
 
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Sorry, what's FEM?
 
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Which axis is given as the solenoid’s symmetry axis? This is a vital piece of information. This is why you are asked to provide the homework statement verbatim, which you have ignored.
berkeman said:
Sorry, what's FEM?
Based on context, I would assume the OP is not a native English speaker and the original language is a Latin language. FEM would really be EMF, electromotive force.
 
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Herculi said:
My answer says that at t=0 the induced FEM is zero, the other says it is maximum.
Is your definition of variable ##\theta## the same as the definition in the "other"? If yours differs by 90o from the "other", then that could be the source of the disagreement.
 
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