Induced Emf, Contributing factors

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the factors influencing induced electromotive force (EMF) in a generator constructed by rotating a coil in a magnetic field. Key conclusions include that the average induced EMF doubles when the area (A) or the magnetic field strength (B) is doubled, while the maximum induced EMF occurs when the coil is rotated about its axis. The relationship between frequency (f) and induced EMF is clarified, indicating that frequency affects the rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil, but does not directly double the induced EMF. Incorrect statements include the effects of resistance (R) on average induced EMF.

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  • Understanding of Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
  • Knowledge of the relationship between magnetic flux and induced EMF
  • Familiarity with the concepts of frequency and angular frequency in rotational systems
  • Basic principles of electrical resistance and Ohm's Law
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  • Study the derivation of Faraday's Law and its applications in generators
  • Learn about the effects of coil area and magnetic field strength on induced EMF
  • Explore the relationship between angular frequency and induced EMF in rotating systems
  • Investigate the impact of resistance on electrical circuits and induced EMF
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Students in physics, electrical engineers, and anyone interested in the principles of electromagnetic induction and generator design.

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Homework Statement


A generator is constructed by rotating a coil of N turns in a magnetic field B at a frequency f. The internal resistance of the coil is R and the cross sectional area of the coil is A.
Which of the following statements are true? (Give ALL correct answers, i.e., B, AC, BCD...)

A) The maximum induced EMF occurs when the coil is rotated about an axis parallel to the magnetic field lines.
B) The average induced EMF doubles if the area A is doubled.
C) The average induced EMF doubles if the frequency f is doubled.
D) The average induced EMF doubles if the resistance R is doubled.
E) The maximum induced EMF occurs when the coil is rotated about the axis of the coil.
F) The average induced EMF doubles if the magnetic field B is doubled.


Homework Equations



|\epsilon| = I R
|\epsilon| = NA\frac{\Delta B}{\Delta t}

The Attempt at a Solution


Well, I am fairly sure A is false, B is true, E is true and F is true. I think D is false, and i can't find any expressions in my book relating frequency to emf. I don't really know the relationship between frequency and induced emf.
 
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The frequency tells you the rate of change of area of the coil in the magnetic field. You can start by imagining the coil rotating from its maximum exposed area to the B-field to zero flux of the B-field passing through the coil. You are given the angular frequency of rotation, so you can write an expression for the time taken for it to go from max B flux to zero B flux through the coil. From this just make use of your second equation to come up with a rough expression for emf induced throughout that quarter cycle of rotation.
 

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