Maximum voltage in the primary circuit of a transformer

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum voltage in the primary circuit of a transformer, where the induced voltage is derived from the formula V=-N(dφ/dt). The effective voltage calculated is approximately 3.12 V, leading to a maximum voltage of around 4.4 V. However, the expected result is 4.9 V, prompting a request for clarification on the discrepancy. The resolution involves recognizing that the voltage function V(t) relates to the magnetic field B(t) through sinusoidal functions, leading to the correct calculation of V0 as approximately 4.9 V. This highlights the importance of accurately applying the principles of electromagnetic induction in transformer circuits.
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Homework Statement
The primary circuit of a transformer has ##N=240## windings, each one with area ##S=10cm^2##. In the primary circuit flows a sinusoidally alternating current. The magnetic field in the iron core of the transformer goes from the maximum value of ##B_0=65mT## along the direction perpendicular to the windings to the exact same value but in the opposite direction in ##\Delta t=10 ms##.

Find the maximum voltage in the primary circuit.
Relevant Equations
##V=-N\frac{d\phi(\vec{B})}{dt}##, ##V_{max}=\sqrt{2}V_{eff}##
The alternating current will create an induced voltage given by ##V=-N\frac{d\phi(\vec{B})}{dt}=-N\frac{\Delta\phi(\vec{B})}{\Delta t}=N\frac{2 B_0 S}{\Delta t}=\frac{240\cdot 2\cdot 65\cdot 10^{-3}\cdot 10\cdot 10^{-4}}{10\cdot 10^{-3}}=3.12 V## and since this is the effective voltage, the maximum voltage will be ##V_{max}=\sqrt{2}V_{eff}=\sqrt{2}\cdot 3.12 V\approx 4.4 V##. Now, the result given is ##4.9 V## but I haven't been able to figure out where I have made a mistake so I would be grateful if someone could point it out to me, thanks.
 
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lorenz0 said:
Homework Statement: The primary circuit of a transformer has ##N=240## windings, each one with area ##S=10cm^2##. In the primary circuit flows a sinusoidally alternating current. ...
You seem to do ##\Delta \Phi/\Delta t## as if it were a sawtooth ...

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You seem to do ##\Delta \Phi/\Delta t## as if it were a sawtooth ...

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Ah, I think I have understood now. Since ##V(t)=V_0\sin(\omega t)## it must be that ##B(t)=B_0\cos(\omega t)## with ##\omega=2\pi f=\frac{2\pi}{T}=\frac{2\pi}{2\delta t}=100\pi\ \frac{rad}{s}## so that ##V(t)=V_0\sin(\omega t)=-N\frac{d\phi(\vec{B})}{dt}=-N\frac{d}{dt}\left( B_0\cos(\omega t)S )\right)=NB_0S\omega\sin(\omega t)## thus ##V_0=NB_0S\omega=240\cdot 65\cdot 10^{-3}\cdot 10^{-3}\cdot 100\pi\ V\approx 4.9\ V.##
 
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