Max Induced Emf: Homework Statement & Equations

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The discussion revolves around calculating the maximum induced electromotive force (emf) in a flat loop of wire subjected to a decaying magnetic field. The key equation used is ε = - (dB/dt) N A Cos(θ), where the area and turns of the wire are specified. The user initially attempts to find the maximum emf through derivatives but encounters issues, realizing that the exponential function does not have a maximum or minimum. Ultimately, it is clarified that the maximum emf occurs at time zero, yielding a value of approximately 1.22 x 10^-4 V. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the behavior of exponential functions in this context.
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Homework Statement



A flat loop of wire of area 15.7 cm2 and 1.09 turns is perpendicular to a magnetic field whose magnitude decays in time according to B = 0.5 e−t/7. What is the maximum induced emf? Answer in units of V.

Homework Equations



\epsilon= \Delta\PhiB/\Deltat


\epsilon= - (dB/dt) N A Cos\theta


The Attempt at a Solution




I have:

A = 15.7 X 10-4 m2

N = 1.09 turns

B = 0.5 e-t/7

Maximum \epsilon = E max. = ??


I found E max. = - ( 1.09) * ( 15.7 X 10-4 ) * Cos(0) * d(0.5 e-t/7)/dt

= 1.22 X 10-4 e-t/7

Then i found the first deravative of induced emf in terms of time & got another equation.
Then i made that equation equal to zero to find value of time for max. \epsilon.
But there is no such value for time. Calculator says false everytime which is true.

I tried to take the second deravative and equalize to zero and again same paroblem occured.

Soooo any help will be appreciated.
 
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Fazza3_uae said:
I found E max. = - ( 1.09) * ( 15.7 X 10-4 ) * Cos(0) * d(0.5 e-t/7)/dt

= 1.22 X 10-4 e-t/7
So what is the maximum value of E? More to the point, at what time is the above expression a maximum and what is that maximum value?
 
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Wow , thanks kuruman for the help , it is right , when time is zero i get a maximum emf E.

but i have a question ,,, can i find the maximum by deravatives and how and when to use ?

thx in advance for all who are helping us ... ^^
 
You cannot find the maximum by derivatives because the exponential function does not a maximum or minimum. It is either monotonically decreasing or increasing.
 
thanks kuruman for eplanation. I understood now why i couldn't find a maximum value when deriving the equation. thanks a lot man .
 
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