What is the derivation for the sinusoidal waveform in an alternating current?

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The derivation of the sinusoidal waveform in alternating current (AC) is fundamentally linked to the relationship between the variables in electromagnetic induction. Specifically, the equation ε = vLB = ωraB illustrates how the induced electromotive force (ε) varies with the angular position of the loop. The sinusoidal nature arises from the vertical component of velocity (Vy), which reaches its maximum at 90 degrees and 270 degrees, while being zero at 0 degrees and 180 degrees. This behavior directly correlates to the sinusoidal function, indicating that the transition from the initial derivation to the sinusoidal waveform is based on the cyclical nature of the AC signal.

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Hello all,
I'm trying to find the derivation for the alternating signal. For example,
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let b=width of loop
a=length of loop
Hence,
[tex]ε=vLB=vaB=ωraB=\frac{1}{2}ωabB=\frac{1}{2}ωAB[/tex]
I cannot seem to find the derivation of how one gets from this step, to the sinusoidal waveform. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Your sin comes from the fact that in the up and down direction V has a magnitude that varies sinusoudally. ie At the top and bottom, 0 deg and 180 deg, if y is the vertical direction , Vy=0. At 90 deg and 270 deg Vy has its maximum value wr.
 
So, essentially the first part of the derivation has nothing to do with the rest? My notes jump from the first part that I depicted directly to the sinusoid function, without any intermediate steps.
 

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