How Does an AC Generator Produce EMF?

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The discussion centers on calculating the maximum EMF generated by a single-phase AC generator with a coil of 200 turns, measuring 14cm by 9cm, in a magnetic field of 0.15T, rotating at 3000 RPM. The formula used for EMF calculation is EMF = NBA/t, where N is the number of turns, B is the magnetic field strength, A is the area of the coil, and t is the time period. It is clarified that the maximum EMF occurs when the magnetic field is perpendicular to the coil, and the relationship between maximum EMF and average EMF is also discussed.

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Homework Statement


Need to draw a graph of the emf generated by a simple single-phase generator which has a coil of 200 turns. The coil is 14cm long and 9cm wide. The magnetic field in the generator is 0.15T. The generator coil is turned at a rate of 3000 revolutions per minute. Can someone also calculate the maximum EMF for this generator. And also if someone could clarify the difference between maximum emf and average emf?


Homework Equations


EMF=NBA/t


The Attempt at a Solution


My graph resembles a sine graph but the starting point at t=0 is at EMF=0. In the answer it should be that it starts at maximum EMF (ie at t=0)
 
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umar.ali said:

Homework Equations


EMF=NBA/t

While this is correct, this assumes the magnetic field was perpendicular. At an angle θ , the B should change to Bcosθ

and E=-dΦ/dt
 

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