Generating Electricity from an Aeroplane Flight

AI Thread Summary
Electricity can potentially be generated from an airplane flight due to the Earth's magnetic field inducing an electromotive force (EMF) in the wings. The feasibility of harnessing this EMF for electricity generation is under discussion. The formula phi = BA involves understanding when to use sine or cosine, which relates to the angle of the magnetic field relative to the area vector. Additionally, the voltage in a DC generator remains constant because it is determined by the design and speed of the generator, limiting its variability. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of physics and practical applications in aviation electricity generation.
Wharton8
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Throughout the journey of an aeroplane flight, the magnetic field of the Earth will induce and electro motive force in the wings. Is it possible to generate electricty from this EMF?

Also I am wondering when to use sin or cos.. for the formula phi = BA
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Why can't the voltage in a DC generator be changed?
 

Thread 'Need help understanding particle physics and quantum physics'

So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
View full post »

Similar threads

Direct and alternating current, a personal approach to understand them
Replies
1
Views
1K
Direction and magnitude of electric field produced by current change
Replies
8
Views
1K
Do back force and back emf come together?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Potential difference defined in non-conservative electric field
Replies
12
Views
1K
Back emf in a single loop of wire?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Determining the Direction of Induced Emf in an Aeroplane's Wing Tips
Replies
5
Views
10K
B Magnetic field and generator power output
Replies
5
Views
2K
Writing: Input Wanted Are Clone Ships a Better Alternative for Space Colonization?
Replies
30
Views
3K
I Is this analogy between Magnetic Force and Gravitational Force accurate in helping to understand what contributes more to a stronger magnetic force?
Replies
11
Views
2K
Concentric coils for power generation
Replies
3
Views
1K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top