How to Calculate Induced EMF in a Rotating Coil?

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To calculate the mean induced EMF in a rotating coil within a magnetic field, the magnetic flux must be determined using the formula ψ = AB cos(θ), where A is the area of the coil and θ is the angle between the magnetic field and the normal to the coil. The coil rotates at a frequency of 1800 rotations per minute, leading to a specific rate of change of angle, dθ/dt. During a quarter rotation, the angle changes from 0 to π/4, and the induced EMF can be calculated by finding the rate of change of magnetic flux over time. The discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly defining the orientation of the coil and the magnetic field for accurate calculations. Understanding these principles is essential for solving the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement



a coil starts perpendicular to a magnetic field of 0.365 tesla , it has a length of 0.15 cm and a height of 0.25 cm , it rotates with a frequency of 1800 rotation / min . it also has 30 turns
calculate the mean induced Emf during quarter a rotation

Homework Equations


emf = rate of change of magnetic flux / sec


The Attempt at a Solution


i have already solved the problem , during quarter a rotation , the magnetic field goes from 0.365 to 0 because in a quarter rotation , the coil goes from 90 degrees to 0 degrees with the field .
a quarter rotation takes a time of 1/30 /4 = 1/120 sec.
but i don't really want to find that , i want to use calculus to find the exact rate of change at a particular moment
now weber = area * field * sin theta
where theta is the angle between the coil and the field
now the rate of change of weber = area * field * cos theta * rate of change of theta .
when it takes a quarter of rotation , the theta will be 0 so cos theta = 1 , but how do i exactly find the rate of change of theta ?
if it takes 360 degrees / (1/30) seconds , is that the rate of change of theta ? , how do you exactly find dtheta / dt ?
 
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B4ssHunter said:

Homework Statement



a coil starts perpendicular to a magnetic field of 0.365 tesla , it has a length of 0.15 cm and a height of 0.25 cm , it rotates with a frequency of 1800 rotation / min . it also has 30 turns
calculate the mean induced Emf during quarter a rotation

now weber = area * field * sin theta
where theta is the angle between the coil and the field

now the rate of change of weber = area * field * cos theta * rate of change of theta .


Not right. See below.

when it takes a quarter of rotation , the theta will be 0 so cos theta = 1 , but how do i exactly find the rate of change of theta ?
if it takes 360 degrees / (1/30) seconds , is that the rate of change of theta ? , how do you exactly find dtheta / dt ?

The way you described the orientation of the field, it's weber = area x field x cos(theta). So let's be scientific and say ψ = AB cosθ. I use ψ since phi never shows up in my toolbar. θ is the angle between the B field and the normal to the coil. You have to be precise when you say " ... a coil starts perpendicular to a magnetic field ... ". That could mean that two of the four sides of the coil are perpendicular to the field. Anyway, we start at θ = 0 and go to θ = π/4.

So, what is the emf induced in the coil at any moment? Hint: Faraday plus hint of post #2.

And, 1800 rotations per minute is how much dθ/dt?
 
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