How to Calculate Maximum Induced EMF in a Rotating Coil Gaussmeter

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In summary: The orientation of the coil relative to the field for which the maximum induced emf occurs is when the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field. In summary, to calculate the maximum induced emf of a rotating coil gaussmeter with 400 turns, an area of 1.4 cm2, and rotating at 180 rpm in a magnetic field of 0.45 T, use the formula e=wnba where w is the angular frequency (converted from rpm to rad/s), n is the number of turns, b is the magnetic field strength, and a is the area of the coil. The orientation of the coil for maximum induced emf is perpendicular to the magnetic field.
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This device used a small loop of many turns rotating on an axis perpendicular to the magnetic field at fairly high speed and connected to an ac voltmeter by means of slip rings. The sensing coil for a rotating coil gaussmeter has 400 turns and an area of 1.4 cm2. The coil rotates at 180 rpm. If the magnetic field strength is 0.45 T,
find the maximum induced emf in the coil and the orientation of the coil relative to the field for which this maximum induced emf occurs.

Anyone know how to do this one? And more importantly why does it say 180rpm but also give me a value for n (400turns)
 
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This device used a small loop of many turns rotating on an axis perpendicular to the magnetic field at fairly high speed and connected to an ac voltmeter by means of slip rings. The sensing coil for a rotating coil gaussmeter has 400 turns and an area of 1.4 cm2. The coil rotates at 180 rpm. If the magnetic field strength is 0.45 T,
find the maximum induced emf in the coil and the orientation of the coil relative to the field for which this maximum induced emf occurs.

Anyone know how to do this one? And more importantly why does it say 180rpm but also give me a value for n (400turns). I don't even know how to start it
 
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the maximum value of the induced emf is given by a simple relation e=wnba, where w is the angular frequency (rpm but in rad/s units), n is the number of turns of the coil, b is tha magnetic field intensity and a is the area of the coil face.
ba represents the maximum magnetic flux through each turn of the coil, nba is the total maximum flux, and wnba is the maximum rate of change of this flux which is the maximum induced emf !
 

1. What is a Guassmeter?

A Guassmeter is a scientific instrument used to measure the strength and direction of a magnetic field.

2. How is a Guassmeter used?

A Guassmeter is used by placing it near the object or area being measured and recording the readings displayed on its screen or dial.

3. What is Guassmeter calculation?

Guassmeter calculation is the process of using the readings from a Guassmeter to determine the strength and direction of a magnetic field at a specific location.

4. What units are used for Guassmeter readings?

Guassmeter readings are typically measured in units of Tesla (T) or Gauss (G), with 1 T = 10,000 G.

5. Are there different types of Guassmeters?

Yes, there are different types of Guassmeters, including hand-held models, stationary models, and models specifically designed for measuring different types of magnetic fields (e.g. AC vs DC).

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