Mutual Inductance for a Pair of Coils

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The problem involves calculating the mutual inductance between two coils, Coil A and Coil B, with specified dimensions and turns. The first part of the question asks for the mutual inductance, while the second part requires finding the induced EMF in Coil B due to a time-varying current in Coil A.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to calculate mutual inductance using a formula but reports not obtaining the correct answer. Some participants question the correctness of the mutual inductance calculation and suggest finding the magnetic field on the axis of Coil A to determine the inductance.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods to approach the problem. There is a recognition of the need to clarify the calculation of mutual inductance and the induced EMF, but no consensus has been reached yet.

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The original poster's calculations may be affected by the complexity of the setup and the specific formula used for mutual inductance, which may not have been applied correctly. There is also a mention of the time constraint affecting responses.

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Homework Statement


[URL]http://nplq1.phyast.pitt.edu/res/csm/csmphyslib/type66_inductance/PairOfCoils.jpg[/URL]
Coil A is a large 400 turn circular coil of radius 91.0 cm. Circular coil B has 160 turns, a radius of 2.0 cm and is located L = 92.0 cm from coil A along the same axis. The planes of the two coils are parallel. 1.) Find approximately the mutual inductance of this pair of coils. 2.) If the current in coil A varies with time according to I = 14t3 - 59t2 - 1, where I is in amps and t is in s, find the magnitude of the EMF induced in coil B at time t = 1.0 s.

N1 = 400 turns
N2 = 160 turns
R1 = .02 m
R2 = .91 m
L = .92 m
t = 1.0 s
I(t) = 14t3 - 59t2 - 1


Homework Equations


[tex]\epsilon[/tex]L = N1N2[tex]\Pi[/tex]R22/2R1 * di(t)/dt


The Attempt at a Solution


I attempted to solve for mutual inductance by: N1N2*pi*R22/2R1
And then multiplied by the derivative of I(t) at t=1.0s for the induced emf, but I'm not getting the correct answer. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
 
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Hi mjk71 :smile:

Welcome to PF !

Was the mutual inductance you got correct?
 
Unfortunately, no.
 
Its really late here ... I'll answer your question in morning ..:zzz:
 
Hi mjk71 :smile:

The situation is somethinglike this

attachment.php?attachmentid=33481&stc=1&d=1300981359.png


let there be a current i in bigger loop. find the field on axis of bigger loop at the distance where smaller loop is placed

find flux and then divide it by i
you'll get inductance M
 

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