Rotation Rate of a Generator Coil

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The discussion revolves around the effect of doubling the rotation rate of a generator coil on the peak electromotive force (emf). The subject area is electromagnetism, specifically focusing on Faraday's Law of Induction.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between rotation rate and induced emf, with some questioning whether the peak emf remains constant or changes. There are attempts to reference mathematical relationships and physical laws to support their reasoning.

Discussion Status

There is an active exchange of ideas, with some participants providing mathematical expressions related to induced emf. However, there is no explicit consensus on the outcome, as differing interpretations of the problem are being discussed.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express frustration over the lack of numerical values in the problem, which they feel complicates their ability to reason through the situation without relying on intuition.

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Homework Statement


If the rotation rate of a generator coil is doubled, what happens to the peak emf?


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The Attempt at a Solution



I think it stays the same. Am i right?
 
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lampshader said:

Homework Statement


If the rotation rate of a generator coil is doubled, what happens to the peak emf?


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I think it stays the same. Am i right?

no. look at the equation for induced emf...
 
I don't even have a number in my word problem..How can I not use intuition..lol
 
lampshader said:
I don't even have a number in my word problem..How can I not use intuition..lol

by doing it symbolically, and you do have a number: 2

the new \omega is twice that of the old \omega

V_{max} is whenever the trig function on the right is equal to 1. Therefore, we can say this:
V_{oldmax}=\omega BA
V_{newmax} =2\omega BA
Do you see a substitution?
V_{newmax} =2V_{oldmax}
 

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